Mental Health Support

Sounds as if she had a tough upbringing, as many folks do.

I've read that many hoarders have significant trauma in their past & often seek to insulate themselves by surrounding themselves with stuff.

Does she admit she has an issue?

Does she have a reason for saving newspapers? Stories about a topic of interest can be clipped, placed in a file & the bulk of the paper recycled.

Psychology Today has a great therapist referral listing service. Ypu can do a web search for therapy for hoarders, couples therapy for hoarders, etc.

I fully agree with the above poster that it is important to approach this problem as a team working together.

Good luck!