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Past Free Webinar – August 27, 2015

The Impact of Hoarding Disorder on Seniors – A Panel Discussion

By: Janet Yeats, The Hoarding Project; Nate Berg – biohazard cleaning; Stephanie Rasley – professional organizer; Kevin Benshoof – fire department

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Approximately 16 million people in the U.S. hoard. This webinar will detail the impact of hoarding on older adults, resources available, and how to help. What causes hoarding? What is the difference between clutter, collecting and hoarding? Are some older people more likely to hoard than others? Can I just clean out my loved one’s house? When is hoarding reportable to the authorities?

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Past Free Webinar – April 9, 2015

Urging Minnesotans to Face Aging

By: Patti Cullen, President/CEO, Care Providers of Minnesota and Jodi Boyne, V.P. Public Relations, LeadingAge MN

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Face Aging MN is a statewide campaign to raise awareness about the issues that accompany the reality of a rapidly aging society. The goal is to create a conversation about aging that engages families, community leaders, caregivers and legislators, a conversation that ultimately leads to a smarter and better care model for older Minnesotans.

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