title: Assessment and treatment of hoarding in an individual with dementia.
abstract: The authors used a reinforcer assessment to evaluate possible interventions for hoarding in an older individual with dementia. The most preferred condition from the assessment (sorting activity) was compared to a staff developed treatment involving item removal and redirection. Hoarding was reduced during both interventions with a greater reduction in the sorting condition. The behavioral reductions were maintained during schedule thinning of social interactions and follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Rehabilitation Institute, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA. jonathan.c.baker@siu.edu
authors.forename: Jonathan C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Baker
authors.forename: Linda A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: LeBlanc
authors.forename: Paige B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Raetz
authors.forename: Laura C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Hilton
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003192:Compulsive Behavior / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D003704:Dementia / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D057240:Patient Preference / Q000523:psychology