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Better Living For Seniors Better Living for Seniors is changing the way we age.

Whether you want to improve your experience of aging at home or would like help finding the right fit in a new community, we have lots of resources to improve the future of aging.

Don't make a New Year's resolution this year.I'm kicking off the Stronger for Longer 90-Day Challenge — starting this Th...
09/28/2026

Don't make a New Year's resolution this year.

I'm kicking off the Stronger for Longer 90-Day Challenge — starting this Thursday, October 1st.

One small movement win a day, tracked on your phone. Chair stands, balance, a walk to the mailbox... small wins add up.

Start October 1st — and spend New Year's Eve feeling the difference.

It's free and for every level. Sign up with your email in the app to participate, and I'll send nudges and inspiration along the way.

Scan the code to get the Daily Wins tracker app. Questions — call me at (650) 271-8090.

Know a friend, neighbor, or family member who could use some free motivation? Please share this with them — it costs nothing and it might be exactly what they need.

Could you take care of yourself for 72 hours? 🤔🏡September is National Emergency Preparedness MonthWhen the devastating C...
08/23/2026

Could you take care of yourself for 72 hours? 🤔🏡
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month
When the devastating Camp Fire swept through Paradise, California, 85 people tragically lost their lives. 80% of those who died were over the age of 65.
That statistic is hard to hear, but it’s a reality we must face. In a large-scale emergency, our amazing first responders will be stretched to their limits. Help may not reach everyone right away.
September is National Preparedness Month, and we want to make sure our Peninsula community is ready. Join me for a practical, warm, and essential conversation about how we can better prepare ourselves—and each other.
📍 Where: Burlingame Community Center 850 Burlingame Ave
📅 When: Tuesday, September 1st
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM - 11:45AM
NO FEE but Please RSVP to Colleen at (650) 558-7300
What we’ll cover:
Being self-sufficient for the first 72 hours (earthquakes, wildfires, power outages)
Securing vital medications and important documents
Creating realistic communication and evacuation plans
Special considerations for us as we get older 👵👴
This isn't about fear. It's about empowerment, peace of mind, and community strength.
Please join us, and tag a friend, neighbor, or family member in the comments who should come with you! ❤️👇

08/18/2026

"The first step is often the hardest. Learning about your options can provide clarity, confidence, and peace of mind for the future.

📍 Upcoming Seminars:
- August 19 at 10:30 AM – San Bruno Senior Center

Join us for free educational discussions designed to help seniors and families plan with confidence.

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Falls don’t happen because you got old. They happen because nobody taught you the stuff that actually prevents them.Free...
08/08/2026

Falls don’t happen because you got old. They happen because nobody taught you the stuff that actually prevents them.

Free class, once a month, at the Millbrae Community Center:
Stronger for Longer (see flyer)

Half the hour is hands-on — balance, strength, posture, mobility work you can actually do. The other half is the practical stuff nobody tells you until after they’ve fallen: what raises your risk, what lowers it, and what to do about it now instead of after an ER visit.

You’ll also get a handout to track your own progress month to month — so you’re not guessing whether it’s working, you’ll be able to see it.

Mondays: 9/14, 10/5, 11/2, 12/7
10–11am | Millbrae Community Center Ages 50+ | FREE

Modifications offered for every fitness level. Bring a friend — misery loves company, and so does balance training.

📍 Millbrae Community Center
🕙 10:00–11:00am
💰 Free
📞 Call 650-259-2360 to register

Taught by Terrie Tomasello, Better Living for Seniors.

Nobody wants to think about what happens if they fall, end up in the ER, or wake up from surgery not quite themselves. S...
06/10/2026

Nobody wants to think about what happens if they fall, end up in the ER, or wake up from surgery not quite themselves. So most people don't. Then it happens, and the family is scrambling to figure out who can talk to the doctor, where the paperwork is, and what mom or dad would actually want.
I've heard what that scramble sounds like. It's avoidable.
Come spend 75 minutes with me on Wednesday, June 17, 10:30–11:45 AM at the San Bruno Senior Center (1555 Crystal Springs Rd). We'll cover:
- Making Emergency Contacts visible even when your phone is locked - Carrying an emergency wallet card just in case
– POA and AHCD — what they actually do, and what happens without them
– Who gets to make decisions when you can't
– Where to keep the information your family will need in a hurry
– Planning for the shifts that come after illness or surgery
No fee. No sales pitch. No one's going to pressure you into anything.
Bring a friend. Bring the adult kid who keeps nagging you about this. Bring your questions.
RSVP or questions: (650) 271-8090 or [email protected]

06/07/2026

There are seven things in your house right now that could put your mom in the ER by Friday. Most of them cost less than $50 to fix.
I do home safety walk-throughs with clients all the time, and the same hazards show up in nearly every home:
🚪 Entry: no handrail, uneven threshold, poor lighting
🛁 Bathroom: no grab bars, slippery tub, low toilet
🛏️ Bedroom: no path to the bathroom at night, rugs that slide
🍳 Kitchen: stove left on, items stored too high
🪜 Stairs: no second handrail, no contrast on the edges
A fall isn't just a fall. It's often the event that ends independence — the hospitalization, the rehab stay, the move that wasn't planned. And so many of them are preventable with grab bars, motion lights, and a few thoughtful changes.
If you want help walking through your parent's home (or your own) with fresh eyes, message me. This is one of the most impactful things we can do together.

06/06/2026

Caregivers — finish this sentence: "I wish someone had told me ___." I'll go first in the comments.
There's something about this role that nobody prepares you for. The exhaustion you expected. The guilt you didn't. The way it changes your marriage, your friendships, your relationship with your own body. The grief that starts long before anyone dies.
If you're caring for someone you love right now — a parent, a spouse, a sibling — I want you to know two things. You are doing something profoundly hard. And you are not alone, even when it feels that way at 2am.
Drop your sentence below. The person reading these comments tomorrow may need your words more than you know.

06/06/2026

She had 48 hours to move her mom out of the hospital. She had zero plan. This is what that phone call sounds like.
"Terrie, I don't know what to do. They're discharging her Friday and she can't go home and I don't know where to start."
I've gotten this call more times than I can count. And every single time, my heart breaks a little — because by the time the hospital says "she can't go home," the family is making the biggest decision of their lives in the worst possible conditions. Exhausted. Scared. On a deadline.
We figured it out. We always do. But I'll tell you what I told her: I wish you had called me six months ago. Not because anything was wrong yet — but because the best time to plan is when nothing is on fire.
If your parent is aging and you haven't had the conversation yet, please don't wait for a hospital to start it for you. Message me. We'll talk. No pressure, no pitch — just a starting point.

06/03/2026

If you've moved a parent into senior living, what do you wish you'd known beforehand? Your answer might be exactly what someone in this neighborhood needs to read this week.

Right now, somewhere in San Mateo County, an adult child is sitting in their car after a doctor's appointment, googling "how do I know if it's time" with shaking hands. They don't know who to ask. They don't want to upset their parent. They feel completely alone.
Your honesty in the comments could change their week.
Maybe it's something practical: "I wish I'd known to ask about the level-of-care fees." Maybe it's something emotional: "I wish I'd known the guilt doesn't mean I made the wrong choice." Maybe it's something small: "I wish I'd brought her own pillow."
Whatever you wish you'd known — share it.
This community looks out for each other. And someone is reading these comments tonight who really needs your words.

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