What’s New
This is where I share news about Hello Darlene and my own personal thoughts.
Downsizing Considerations
Whether you are considering a move to a smaller house, condo, or retirement living community, deciding to sell your current home and downsize can be overwhelming. Here are five points to consider when making this decision: Space Needs Figuring out whether a smaller...
Quick and Easy Spring Decluttering
Spring decluttering is upon us, and below are just a few of the quickest categories that can start your decluttering or downsizing journey. CARDBOARD BOXES There are often multiple sources of empty boxes everywhere in the home. They are one of the easiest things to...
The Many Layers of Letting Go: Decluttering with Heart and Strategy
When people hear the word decluttering, they often think it’s just about sorting, labeling, and dropping off a few boxes at the donation center. But for many, it’s so much deeper. Decluttering and downsizing are emotional journeys. The physical stuff is just the...
ADHD Organizing Strategies
ORGANIZING WITH ADHD: REALISTIC STRATEGIES THAT WORK Organizing a home can be overwhelming for anyone, but for those living with ADHD, it often feels nearly impossible. From forgetting where things go to struggling with follow-through, ADHD brings unique challenges...
Bridging the Gap: Supporting Aging Parents from Near or Far
BRIDGING THE GAP: SUPPORTING AGING PARENTS FROM NEAR OR FAR As our parents age, many adult children find themselves stepping into unfamiliar roles—often while juggling their own families and careers. Whether you're part of the sandwich generation, caring for both...
Aging at Home Tips
AGING AT HOME TIPS Are you looking to age at home as long as possible? Below are a few quick tips to consider to help you be successful. LAY OUT OF YOUR HOME Main floor living is the easiest and if you have multiple levels; what needs to be done to accommodate...
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...
Clutter and Mental Health
Over the past four years, I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact that clutter can have on individuals lives. Clutter creeps in and takes over our spaces and silently impacts our mental well-being. Here are a few ways a clutter-free environment can promote...
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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 Trained Professional Organizer through Organizers In Canada and holds several certificates from the Institute of Chronic Disorganization.
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.