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The second season of “Hoarders” premieres on Monday, Nov. 30 (10 p.m. Eastern on A&E).

The premiere episode will feature Jason, who was removed from his mother Augustine’s home 14 years ago because her hoarding endangered his welfare. He visits Augustine, whose house is still so cluttered she must bathe at her sister’s home once a week. To watch a preview of the episode, click here.

Social workers have long recognized hoarding is problem that could worsen as America’s population ages. In fact, the National Association of Social Workers has a Specialty Practices Web page on Hoarding that has information on hoarding  that dates back almost a decade.

“Compulsive hoarding among the elder is a significant personal mental health issue and a public health issue,” social worker Kim Flowers said. “The intervention can be effective, and is necessary if the older adult faces eviction or the home is being condemned.”

Q: Do you watch “Hoarders” and is the program an effective tool to educate the public about the issue? As a social worker, are you seeing more hoarding? How do you help clients stop being pack rats?