Diogenes syndrome is a behavioral disorder that affects older adults. It occurs in both men and women. The main symptoms are excessive hoarding, dirty homes, and poor personal hygiene. People with ...

But the hit show also highlights Diogenes syndrome, a disorder characterized by self-neglect, domestic squalor and social withdrawal. The eccentric Beale pair -- the first cousin and aunt of ...

In a previous blog on animal hoarding I made a passing reference to Diogenes Syndrome (DS) that is sometimes referred to as ‘senile squalor syndrome’ (as it typically occurs in elderly ...

We used to call it Diogenes syndrome. It was named after the ancient Greek philosopher who eschewed social mores and embraced a minimalist existence. Its other name, senile squalor syndrome ...

Usually, Stendhal syndrome is self-limited and not followed by lasting or severe mental sequelae, and no interventions beyond supportive measures are needed. Diogenes syndrome is a condition ...

"Different from most of us but intelligent.” Jean has Diogenes syndrome which is also known as senile squalor syndrome which is characterised by social withdrawal, compulsive hoarding of rubbish ...

The Cape of Good Hope SPCA has started trapping abandoned cats at the home of a woman who has been admitted to hospital for psychiatric observation with suspected Diogenes syndrome, or senile ...

The fire briagde in Spain this week was forced to demolish a wall to rescue a 48-year-old man with Diogenes syndrome weighing about 250kilos (40 stones). The man had got stuck in his apartment in ...

In a previous blog on animal hoarding I made a passing reference to Diogenes Syndrome (DS) that is sometimes referred to as ‘senile squalor syndrome’ (as it typically occurs in elderly ...