What’s New
This is where I share news about Hello Darlene and my own personal thoughts.
What would you do if you had to step into someone else’s life in an instant?
Have you heard about Legacy Planning? What would you do if you had to step into someone else’s life in an instant? Did you know that many experts agree: by the time you approach age 40 and a loved one is around 70, you should have had the “talk” about issues so many...
The Relocation Decision
The Relocation Decision Do I stay or do I go? This is a question that many older adults are asking themselves these days. The number one choice is to stay at home to age independently. The thought of relocation and where to go is often looming in the background and...
Decluttering is easy, right?
Over the past year, we have helped dozens of families with decluttering in their homes and set up organizational systems to help them be successful going forward. Sounds easy, right? You might be surprised to know that many people struggle with how and where to start...
Darlene Tripp speaks on ‘Live Passionately’ podcast on Downsizing and Decluttering
Items that take up our emotional and physical space in a negative way, affect our mood and stress levels, and don’t allow for growth and change. Professional organizers understand the psychological aspects of holding onto unnecessary items due to emotional ties, and...
Hello Darlene speaks on ‘Aging in Action’ webcast
What a pleasure it was to speak with the experts from the "Aging in Action" webcast! They were very excited to hear how Hello Darlene fills gaps in senior's services in North Bay and surrounding area, and particularly Legacy Planning. Speaking with other aging experts...
Home Office Organizing Magic
When I got the call to help a client with relocating from a brick and mortar to a home location office I was so excited! My very first home organization project was going to help someone that was being directly impacted as a result of COVID. My new small business...
Is it a Legacy Plan or a Love Letter?
Since I have started my Legacy Plan Document organizing with clients I have noticed that after our consultations my beautiful Legacy Binder sits on their table or desk for weeks, sometimes months before taking action. Most of my clients are left with some homework to...
The Caregiving Journey
The caregiving journey is a winding road, with many bumps along the way and lots of turns and stops. It’s not a simple journey – not much guidance from others. It is more like wandering into a forest not knowing what direction to turn along the way. As you wander in the forest you will see the beautiful trees, the lovely butterflies fluttering around and the birds chirping, but sometimes you cannot see or hear the beauty and the path seems overwhelming and impossible.
From Chaos to Calm
Before the pandemic, early in the year 2020, I made the brave decision to declutter and renovate a home office area that was a space that had been neglected. It was quite an endeavour. This room is the room we have just stuffed all the crap that has no home since we...
Hello Darlene was born
Already in the process of being a caregiver, I knew that I wanted my new adventure to include seniors. Once you are in that system, and you find your way in the waves of emotions and difficult roads to navigate, you have a different perspective on the world of seniors.
Contact Us
Email
info@hellodarlene.ca
Telephone
705.492.8281
Hours
Monday–Friday:
9:30AM–4:30PM
Saturday & Sunday:
by appointment only
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may apply.
Virtual Services Available
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.