Aging is characterized by many day-to-day challenges and underlying issues, as well as crisis points.

All are stressful!

Acquiring knowledge and getting answers can make the ride less bumpy for us Boomers.

“It Helps to Know” is a place to ask your questions and share what you know with others.

Whether you know the kind of information you are searching for, or are not even sure of what questions to ask, “It Helps to Know” is the place to come to. Here you will find useful information and practical ideas to cope with the challenges of aging.

By presenting information on various topics at the beginning of each “It Helps to Know” section, we invite you to ask questions and let us know what needs you have for further information. This may be related to the current topic or be in connection with another area of concern.

What information are you looking for?

* Do you need help navigating the medical system?
* Are you looking for a specialized type of care, perhaps in connection with Alzheimer’s?
* Are you alarmed by the change you have seen in an aging parent or yourself and wonder if you are over-reacting or not doing enough?
* Are you troubled by the potential for addiction in connection with pain medications prescribed to you or a family member?

Finding the information you need to manage around these examples and the multitude of situations that arise through aging is not easy. It is stressful, time-consuming and can involve endless searching.

”It Helps to Know” is your ‘one-stop’ resource for all of your questions and information needs.

What helpful information do you have to share with other boomers?

“It Helps to Know” is also the place to share your experiences for the benefit of others. We all gain new knowledge through our experiences. How many times have you said “If I’d only known…” or “If I did it again…” Your new knowledge from being ‘in the trenches’ can help other boomers facing similar situations.