Home Modification Consultation
Your home set’s the tone for your health. Your home needs to be safe, be accessible and be supportive to preserving your energy and independence as your needs change.
Did you know that over 95% of our homes are NOT suitable to age in place in?
The good news is that there are some simple things you can do to better set up your home to age well in. Let’s review your home and discover the simple and more complex modifications you can make to maintain your independence as long as possible.
Regardless of whether you are being proactive, long before a health change – OR – you already are experiencing some issues making it harder to manage at home – this comprehensive consultation will ensure you understand how your home can help you to remain there for longer.
When you want to successfully age well at home, I’m your 55+ Housing Navigator!

You don’t have to figure this out on your own.
I’m here to help you navigate the options!
Jolyn Hall, BScN, CPCA®, SRES®, CRTSTM
55+ Housing Navigator
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Past RN
Past Home Care Case Manager
Past Senior Housing Manager
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Modify Home Consultation
240 item home safety assessment to help you plan to modify your existing home (or future blue prints of future home)
- 1 home visit up to 1.5 hours
- Discussion of current and future health concerns, to create a plan for best use of your home to manage future health needs
- Jolyn will complete a 240 item home safety assessment – including review of exterior of home, home entrance, living room, kitchen, dining area, bedroom, primary bathroom, laundry area, measurement of doorways/hallways/turn radius
- We will discuss simple things such as furniture arrangement to maximize ease in the home, we’ll discuss easy things to modify as you replace appliances in the future and discuss simple solutions such as smart home technology to make it easier to maintain your independence
- Written summary 1 business day after consultation including a list of recommendations of both easy and more intense home modification suggestions
- Recommendation to Occupational Therapist to make medical equipment recommendations & assist with application for funding & ordering
- Recommendation to Medical Supply stores for easy day to day adaptations that you can purchase
- 1 month FREE access to 55Local directory to find local contractors and supply locations that can help you plan your future modifications & get cost estimates
- 1 month FREE access to Edmonton55 video and resource library
Not sure if these services would be helpful to you?
Complimentary Discovery Session
During this 30 minute phone or video call, I want to learn about your situation and the challenges in your home right now that make it feel like it will be hard to remain independent in your home as long as possible. Together, we’ll explore which of my services might be a best fit for you and figure out what next steps make the most sense for your circumstances. During this time, you will also get a good sense if we are a good fit to work together.
My Specialties:
Home Safety Assessment for Aging Well | Age in Place Plans | Care Partner Navigation of Options
Guidance with Hospital Discharge Planning | Guidance in Navigating Home Care Services
Beyond housing, Jolyn can also recommend and connect you to…
Accessibility Experts | Occupational Therapists | Caregiver Support | Senior Move Managers | Estate Lawyers
Home Care Services | Day Programs | Caregiver Supports | Respite Programs |
Home Care Providers | Home Equipment Providers | Physical Therapists | Contractor Connections
Ramp & Elevator Suppliers | Grocery Services | Mobile Physicians | Home Equipment Suppliers
Patient Advocate | Social Workers | Professional Organizers | Estate Auction Services
Real Estate Lawyers | Custom Home Builders | Financial Advisors | Movers | Downsizers
…and more…when you have Jolyn as your Housing Navigator
Jolyn DOES NOT accept referral fees from any service providers or senior residences she recommends.
All services recommended to you are based on who can best meet your needs.
If you aren’t ready to use my services yet…
Then become an EDMONTON55 INSIDER to begin learning about different resources to help your loved ones remain in their home and resources for better planning to remain independent. Once a month email to your inbox that helps you to age well where you live!