Most homes don't become unsafe all at once. They drift.
A light that's a little too dim. A step that feels slightly uncertain. A reach that takes just a bit more effort than it used to.
Nothing feels urgent. So nothing changes.
Over time, those small adjustments become habits. And those habits quietly reshape how you live.
The Home You Can Stay In is a clear, practical guide to recognizing those early signals-and responding before they become limitations.
Instead of focusing on major renovations or expensive upgrades, this book shows how small, well-placed changes can:
- improve safety without disrupting your home - reduce effort in everyday movement - make familiar spaces easier to use - support independence over time
Room by room, you'll learn how lighting, layout, reach, and movement shape how your home actually functions-and how to fix what's no longer working.
You'll also find simple, high-impact tools-from motion lighting to voice control-that help your home respond to you, instead of the other way around.
This is not about redesigning your home.
It's about keeping it aligned with how you live now-so it continues to support you in the years ahead.
By:
John Pritchett Imprint: John Pritchett Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 11mm
Weight: 254g ISBN:9798235571334 Pages: 184 Publication Date:18 April 2026 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active