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Kevyn Burger

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Kevyn Burger is a freelance feature writer and broadcast producer.  She was named a 2018 Journalist in Aging Fellow and a 2020 Continuing Fellow by the Gerontological Society of America. Based in Minneapolis, Kevyn is the mother of three young adults and one rescue terrier.

A vial of morphine held up close. Morphine, hospice, Next Avenue

Morphine: A Misunderstood Medication

Physicians and caregivers work to clear up myths about powerful end-of-life drugs
May 13, 2021
Laura Ingalls Wilder books, Next Avenue

The Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder

Readers reflect on the lessons — and context — of the "Little House" books she wrote
December 28, 2020
Andrea, 54, Minneapolis, exhibition portraits, transgender, art

These Exhibit Portraits Honor the Visibility of Transgender Adults

Minneapolis Institute of Art hosts the first major museum exhibit by Jess T. Dugan
November 4, 2020
PBS Portrait collage

PBS 'American Portrait:' How the Pandemic Is Affecting 3 Generations

The latest episode presents the lives of three people age 15, 51 and 80
October 26, 2020
polling place

The Scramble to Find Poll Workers

COVID-19 is making many reconsider the job this Election Day
September 9, 2020
Peter and Eleanor Baker at their high school prom

Reeling From the Losses of the Silent Generation

The cruel toll the pandemic is taking on these older Americans
August 3, 2020
Levester (LT)Thompson and his wife Simone Andrews

'Not a Single Casserole' — What It's Like to Be Widowed by COVID-19

Spouses and families are left to grieve without sympathy or support
July 10, 2020
woman and man

What Are Grief Dreams?

Common and comforting, dreams about the dead are changing during the pandemic
June 10, 2020
Ramadan

Creating Community Connections During Ramadan

Many Muslim groups traditionally extend hospitality at iftars
April 23, 2020
LaFawn (left) and Keisha Williams on their wedding day

LGBTQ Bereaved Spouses Seek Solace

Community members facing loss are leaning on each other for support
February 10, 2020
Marjorie Johnson

Marjorie Johnson's Recipe for Longevity

The centenarian baking champion shares ingredients for a long, sweet life
November 27, 2019
Romance

Should You Rekindle a Past Romance?

Reaching back to a first love has rewards ... and risks
August 29, 2019
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