Hello Tolkienfan :)

Welcome.
I too am a 65 year old woman who wonders if anybody would notice if I were to die.
So I know where you're coming from.

Great that you have an appointment to see a counselor.

Would you like to join our little support group in the "Daily Chat" thread under "what are you doing today"?
Tell us what your challenges are and we will give you support, suggestions and advise.

I am a 65 year old woman with a hoarding problem. Right now I have no other income ex pet for medicare. Today I finally broke down and made an appt to see a counselor. I always thought i was strong and upbeat, but I lost my job and haven't been able to get another. I have one daughter I am very close to, but others in my family have put up walls of distance from me. I don't know where or how to begin the massive cleanup I need to do and I am embarrassed to admit I need help and to let others see how I live. I am very much afraid I am going to die alone in this house with no one noticing.