Say ‘hello’ to Darlene!
I was inspired to create this professional organizing, decluttering, and eldercare planning business from the desire to help others become organized and to assist seniors where services were lacking.
Hello Darlene was born shortly after I retired from a 34-year career in the financial industry and in the middle of a pandemic. I finally had some time to organize and declutter my home after years of living a busy career-&-two-kids lifestyle.
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Hello Darlene offers support and encouragement in a caring, compassionate and respectful way, in-person or virtually.
All our services are customized to your needs and can be purchased individually, in packages, and as gift certificates.
We respect & embrace the diverse abilities and lifestyles of all individuals, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for everyone.
We’re here to help
Professional Organizing
Hello Darlene organizes and declutters your spaces to provide a calmer & more efficient environment.
Life can be busy and keeping a home in order can be challenging at times. Strategic organization makes day-to-day life easier, reduces stress, and helps to save time and money.
Decluttering
Do you set things aside, intending to sort them later…and now the piles are overwhelming? Are you feeling stuck and don’t know where to start?
Maybe you have a busy family, are recovering from a setback, or find yourself in transition. Life gets busy and you sometimes feel like you’re drowning. Have you been working from home and your work area has become cluttered with papers, files, and office supplies?
Downsizing & Relocating
As we age, we often need to make changes in order to live independently and safely for longer in the place we love and call home. A recent change in h
Downsizing is a life-changing decision, and as with any other essential decision in life, start with a plan. By creating a plan, you simplify the downsizing process and prepare yourself and your family emotionally.
It can be difficult to let go of a household full of possessions and memories. We help to simplify the process.
Legacy Planning
A high percentage of Canadians do not have critical documents or a plan in place in case of an emergency. There can be serious consequences as a result.
With advance planning and document organization, your family, Power of Attorney, and Executors will be able to execute your wishes efficiently and without stress.
Legacy Organizer
The Legacy Plan Organizer is a practical guide developed through Darlene’s many life and work experiences. The Organizer is easy to use, flexible to change to your individual circumstances, and easily adaptable to future changes.
We have created the workbook so you or someone else can step in and manage a person’s life in case of an emergency, health event, or death.
Aging in Place
Are you or a loved one among the large number of Canadians who want to age at home safely, and for longer, in the place you love?
At Hello Darlene, we help you make this happen with guidance and support. We create a personalized roadmap of services specific to your needs to be able to age at home independently and to help support families during life transitions. We leave no stone unturned.
Retirement Living
Hello Darlene helps older adults and families select the perfect Retirement living home and develop roadmaps to provide peace of mind for their potential relocation or transition to a retirement home or long-term care home.
Speaking Engagements
Darlene has a passion for sharing knowledge with others. As an experienced speaker within her community and virtually on a wide variety of topics. Sharing her enthusiasm for all things Legacy Planning, Life Transitions, and Home Organization.
What’s New
What to do with all your stuff?
The most asked question that I always receive is what do I do with all the things in my home that I no longer want or need. Sure, it is possible to just rent a big bin and dump it all; which I hear about folks doing all the time. This just is so heartbreaking. Here...
Private Care Providers for Seniors – What are the considerations?
In this current healthcare environment, private care often becomes inevitable for many. Whether opting for in-home care or a personal caregiver to assist in a facility, here are some considerations to look for with a provider. 1. Care Needs Start by clearly...
Eco-Friendly Downsizing
It breaks my heart when I hear someone tell me that they emptied the contents of a home to save on costs and time and brought most items to the landfill. It's true that downsizing can be an intimidating process for seniors, executors, and their families. But there are...
Darlene represents Northern Ontario as a Member of Eldercare Planning. Our members are experts in senior living navigation and placement, and also assist families with downsizing, estate planning, eldercare planning, transitions, home safety, and much more.
Darlene is a registered member of the Professional Organizers of Canada. As a Trained Professional Organizer, I abide by the POC code of ethics.
Darlene is a Senior Home Safety Specialist. This certificate empowers professionals with actionable ways to better help educate clients, older adults and their family members on the serious issues of home safety, fall prevention, financial exploitation and personal safety.