Kevyn Burger

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

Most Recent

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

Levester (LT)Thompson and his wife Simone Andrews

Spouses and families are left to grieve without sympathy or support

JULY 10, 2020 | By Kevyn Burger

Living

What Are Grief Dreams?

Common and comforting, dreams about the dead are changing during the pandemic

JUNE 10, 2020 | By Kevyn Burger

Living

Creating Community Connections During Ramadan

Many Muslim groups traditionally extend hospitality at iftars

APRIL 23, 2020 | By Kevyn Burger

Living

LGBTQ Bereaved Spouses Seek Solace

LaFawn (left) and Keisha Williams on their wedding day

Community members facing loss are leaning on each other for support

FEBRUARY 10, 2020 | By Kevyn Burger

Living

Marjorie Johnson’s Recipe for Longevity

The centenarian baking champion shares ingredients for a long, sweet life

NOVEMBER 27, 2019 | By Kevyn Burger

Living

Should You Rekindle a Past Romance?

Reaching back to a first love has rewards ... and risks

AUGUST 29, 2019 | By Kevyn Burger

Living

A Conversation About Dating in Midlife

Two friends share their views on dating after 50

AUGUST 8, 2019 | By Kevyn Burger

Living

Diving Into the Online Dating Pool

Ready to meet someone new? Here are some tips from the experts.

JUNE 28, 2019 | By Kevyn Burger

Living

A Home for Grandfamilies

Specialized housing communities meet the needs of grandparents and grandchildren

MAY 17, 2019 | By Kevyn Burger

Health

Why You Might Want to Donate Your Body to Science

The choice makes sense to some people — including this writer

APRIL 30, 2019 | By Kevyn Burger

Health

How Nordic Walking Can Improve Your Overall Fitness

With the right technique, walking with Nordic poles is a full-body workout

MARCH 19, 2019 | By Kevyn Burger

Health

When Going Digital Makes Health Care Harder

Some who work in digital health care are now putting the user experience first

MARCH 15, 2019 | By Kevyn Burger

Caregiving

How to Find the Right Words for Someone in Hospice

Appropriate cards are tough to find, so here's advice from end-of-life experts

MARCH 6, 2019 | By Kevyn Burger

Caregiving

Bereavement Researcher: We Must Do Better for the Grief-Stricken

Dr. Toni Miles says grieving raises your risk for illness, even death

FEBRUARY 18, 2019 | By Kevyn Burger

Living

Today’s Boomer Dress Code for Women: Subtle Style

For midlife working women, it's all about radiating confidence and poise

FEBRUARY 15, 2019 | By Kevyn Burger

Health

Dementia Diagnosis: When Do You Go Public?

There's much to consider about disclosing your condition

FEBRUARY 4, 2019 | By Kevyn Burger

Living

Are Schools Doing Enough to Identify and Stop Ageism?

Changing kids' views about older adults can help combat stereotypes

JANUARY 23, 2019 | By Kevyn Burger

Living

The New Aging Family: Older Adults and Parents

This study examines challenges of both generations aging together

NOVEMBER 14, 2018 | By Kevyn Burger

Living

Wanted: Older Adults to Serve as Poll Workers

Learn more about what it takes to be involved on Election Day

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 | By Kevyn Burger

Living

I Crashed My Mother’s Red Hat Society Group

Joy, celebration and camaraderie are always on the agenda

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 | By Kevyn Burger

Living

I Know My Neighbors Better By Looking Outside My Window

Will the pandemic's 'distance learning' change how we interact in person?

Special Report

Four long-term survivors of HIV: Joseph Gaxiola, Stephanie Stuart, Sharon Bosley and Robert Toth

Still Here, Still Positive

A series on America's first generation aging with HIV/AIDS

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Special Report

Group of older adults enjoying coffee at a coffee house.

In Good Company

We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.