Synopsis
Most homes do not become unsafe all at once. They slowly stop working.
A step feels less certain. A hallway seems darker than it used to. A chair takes more effort to rise from. A bathroom requires more caution. A familiar space begins asking for more attention than it once did.
The Home You Can Stay In is a practical, reassuring guide to noticing those early signals before they become limitations. Instead of waiting for a fall, a crisis, or a forced decision,
John S. Pritchett shows how small changes can keep a home easier, safer, and more comfortable to live in over time.
This is not a book about major renovations or giving up control. It is about preserving control. Through clear, room-by-room guidance, Pritchett explains how homes become harder to use through small mismatches between the person and the space: poor lighting, awkward reaches, narrow paths, unstable surfaces, difficult entrances, stairs that require too much attention, and everyday objects placed just beyond easy use.
The solution is not to change everything. It is to notice where effort is increasing and respond early.
Inside, readers will learn how to:
Improve lighting where movement happens
Keep daily paths clear and predictable
Reduce repeated bending, reaching, and turning
Make kitchens, bathrooms, stairs, entrances, and living spaces easier to use
Use simple tools and automation without adding complexity
Recognize when "still works" is no longer the same as "works well"
Create a practical home audit and a simple plan for the next year
Written in a calm, accessible style, The Home You Can Stay In helps readers see the home not as a fixed place, but as something that can adapt. Each small improvement keeps movement more natural, effort lower, and options open.
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The Home You Can Stay In
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur L2-9798256155094
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