Every year, 14 million adults fall in the U.S. — leading to 350,000 broken hips and almost 50,000 deaths.
My mission is to change that by helping you stay strong, independent, and living life on your terms — and most importantly to keep you out of the nursing home for as long as possible.
I've seen firsthand how one fall can change everything — but it doesn't have to. With the right plan, you can stay steady, confident, and on your feet for years to come. It’s never too early — or too late — to take control of your future. Let’s get started.
Your Cheat Code to Avoid The Nursing Home
If you want to avoid ending up in a nursing home, start focusing on the habits most nursing home residents aren’t doing. As a physical therapist who sees the impact firsthand, here’s your simple blueprint:
Walk Daily
Set a step goal and stick to it. There’s no easier, cheaper, or more effective way to boost your health than walking regularly. Even a few 10-minute walks each day can dramatically improve your fitness and longevity
Build Strength with Resistance Training
I can guarantee this isn’t happening inside nursing homes. Strong legs are your ticket to long-term independence. You don’t need a gym — bodyweight exercises at home are enough. Start now and make it a lifelong habit.
Don't Sit for Too Long
Take a look inside any nursing home — most residents are sitting or lying down. Excess sitting weakens your body and speeds up decline. Aim to get up and move around at least once every hour.
Eat Less Processed Food
No one’s perfect, but try to prioritize whole, unprocessed foods most of the time. Even small yearly weight gains add up: gaining just one extra pound a year from ages 30 to 60 means carrying around 30 extra pounds when you retire — making mobility a much bigger challenge.
Challenge Your Brain Daily
Staying sharp keeps you independent longer. Reading, learning new skills, doing puzzles, socializing, and practicing memory exercises all help maintain cognitive health. A strong, active mind is just as important as a strong body when it comes to living life on your own terms.
Don't Fall
Nursing home residents fall all the time. Studies show that about half of the 1.6 million nursing home residents in the United States fall each year. Additionally, many older adults will end up in a nursing home following a fall because they aren’t able to regain their independence.
Get to know John Thompson
I graduated with my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA which is one of the top ten physical therapy schools in the U.S. Before that, I worked as a personal trainer for many years and was a collegiate athlete, which gave me a unique perspective on both fitness and rehabilitation. Since graduating, I’ve completed over 22,000 patient visits across outpatient, inpatient, and home care settings. As you can probably tell, my life is based around fitness and exercise–and what I’ve seen firsthand is this harsh reality: as we age, we naturally get weaker unless we take proactive steps to prevent it. This weakness ultimately leads to falls and loss of independence. My mission is simple: to help you build strength, stay active, and reduce your fall risk. If you have any questions or want to learn more, please reach out.
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