In November, we announced that
Practical Solutions' owner Cathy Bates and professional organizer
Hoarders, a
popular TV show that helps people who chronically struggle with
disorganization.
Patti Eickhoff were featured on a taping of
We have some exciting news: The taping
will air as episode 15 of season 8 on
Sunday, April 3,
at 8/7c on A&E!
The episode can also be streamed online at http://www.aetv.com/shows/hoarders.
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| Cathy and Patti with the show's ServiceMaster crew |
On the show, Bates and Eickhoff assist
show host Matt Paxton in clearing clutter for a family who struggled
with hoarding for years. The matriarch of the family, Vivian, was at
risk of losing custody of her grandsons because of the home's
disarray. Faced with high stakes, she confronts her hoarding disorder
head on in front of the cameras.
“Vivian was an amazing woman and was
motivated to make some very tough decisions quickly for the sake of
her family,” Bates said. “Her grandson was also an amazing young
man, considering all he has been through – Be sure to watch for the
big surprise he gets at the end of the show.”
Although the show was filmed in just
three days, Bates said in reality helping hoarders get organized
often takes months or even years. Typically, clients are encouraged
to work at a pace that's comfortable for them, and adopt small habit
and lifestyle changes.
Ultimately, she said the biggest reward
to both the Hoarders taping and the everyday organizing jobs
she and her team tackle is the same – That is, witnessing the
impact that letting go of unneeded possessions has on a client's
life.
“Lives are changed when clients
finally let go of the clutter, whether it takes three days or three
years, and make room for important relationships and experiences that
last a lifetime,” she said. “I encourage those who struggle with
hoarding issues to get help and get their life back like Vivian did.”
Mark your calendars to watch
Practical Solutions in action this Sunday, April 3,
at 8/7c on A&E,
or online at http://www.aetv.com/shows/hoarders.
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