Nice to meet you!
I'm Laurie Rippon, Director of Lifestyle Services at a private wealth firm. I help people navigate the transitions that come with aging, whether you're planning for yourself or supporting someone you love.
Sometimes I'm working with you directly as you figure out what's next. Sometimes I'm helping your family coordinate care when everything feels overwhelming. Either way, I'm here to walk alongside you through every decision, every transition, and every difficult conversation.
Who I Help
If you're planning for yourself:
Maybe you're thinking about downsizing but don't know where to start. Maybe you want to stay in your home but need to plan for the day when that changes. Maybe you're recently widowed and suddenly making decisions you never expected to make alone.
I help you:
Explore senior living options before you need them
Coordinate services so you can stay in your home safely
Navigate the overwhelm of losing a spouse
Plan proactively instead of reactively
Connect with vetted providers who actually follow through
If you're planning for yourself:
Maybe you're thinking about downsizing but don't know where to start. Maybe you want to stay in your home but need to plan for the day when that changes. Maybe you're recently widowed and suddenly making decisions you never expected to make alone.
I help you:
Explore senior living options before you need them
Coordinate services so you can stay in your home safely
Navigate the overwhelm of losing a spouse
Plan proactively instead of reactively
Connect with vetted providers who actually follow through
MY STORY
I've been where you are.
When my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's and my mom with cancer, I became the person making impossible decisions while working and raising my own family. I signed paperwork I didn't understand. I coordinated care I'd never heard of. I felt like I was failing everyone.
That experience taught me what families actually need: someone who understands the emotional weight of these decisions, knows which questions to ask, and can handle the logistics so you can focus on what matters.
Now I work with families and individuals facing these same transitions. Some of my clients are planning ahead because they refuse to burden their children. Others are adult children coordinating care for parents who can't do it alone anymore. All of them need someone who gets it.
HER NEXT CHAPTERS
I also founded Her Next Chapters, a gathering space for women navigating life transitions. These quarterly events create community for women going through widowhood, caregiving, downsizing, and all the chapters we don't always talk about.
It's where we share what's working, admit what's hard, and remind each other we're not doing this alone.
Let’s Talk
Whether you're thinking ahead or managing a crisis right now, I'd love to hear from you. Feel free to touch base or fill out the form below and I’ll reach out soon!
(717) 652-6901 | laurie@hernextchapters.org