In 25 years…
I’m Jolyn Hall, and in 25 years I’ve been a registered nurse, a home care case manager, management team member for a variety of senior housing residences and was part of the team that opened a new retirement residence in Edmonton.
But in those 25 years, I still saw older adults and their families struggle with how to age well in their home and manage housing transitions.
Edmonton55 developed out of my passion to show you how you age well in your home. I know your housing choices will affect your ability to remain independent, stay connected to your community and help you manage changing health needs. Since 2018 I have been working with people like you, to to discover the best housing choice that can meet your specific aging well goals.
My goal is to educate you to stay in charge of your housing choices as you age. You’ll find many resources to help guide you through decisions about renting, buying, selling or life leases. My unique background in healthcare, senior housing and real estate gives you the information to make housing transitions related to downsizing, accessibility, health changes, dementia, disability, death and more!
Jolyn’s Why…
Only recently I figured out what drew me to working with older adults. Growing up, my great-aunt V was always laughing and full of life. Despite the hardships, she always moved forward and embraced life. As I was in nursing school, I was confused why most older adults were depressed and no longer enjoying life. I believed aging could be a wonderful experience and life was worth embracing at all ages. My great-aunt inspired me that aging could be a different experience…and she proved that once again at her recent 90th birthday party!
I have seen how our housing environment choices can affect our health. With the wrong environment, our health can fail drastically. Many older adults and their families are not prepared with the knowledge they need to stay in charge of housing choices. We need to change how all of us PREPARE to age well. I believe we need to redefine the aging experience by focusing on where we live. Aging-in-community is achievable, when you plan appropriately for it. I am passionate about the idea of staying in control of your housing choices by being proactive. I want you to maintain control on your housing choices!
Jolyn’s Affiliations
- Certified Professional Consultant on Aging (CPCA)®
- Senior Home Safety SpecialistTM
- Senior Certified Relocation & Transition Specialist (CRTSTM)
- Seniors Real Estate Specialist® with Schmidt Realty Group Inc.
- CMHC Thinktank on Senior 2SLGBTQ+ Housing Options
- Speaker for SUN (seniors united now), Edmonton Retired Teachers Association, RCMP Veteran’s Association and more
- Regular speaker at Edmonton Senior Centres and Edmonton Community Leagues
Past Speaking Events
2022
June – Older, Bolder, Better Conference
Westend Seniors Activity Centre
View Video Introduction
June – 20 Home Modifications for Aging Well
Athabasca FCSS
September – Second Wind Conference
Alberta Retired Teachers Association
