Kevyn Burger

Kevyn Burger is a freelance feature writer and radio producer. Her background is in broadcasting. Kevyn worked as a television reporter and investigative journalist and a radio talk show host. A Minneapolis resident, Kevyn is the mother of three and a breast cancer survivor.

Most Recent

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

How Romance Novels Are Luring Older Readers

Romance novels for boomers are lovingly appearing on bookstore shelves

JUNE 1, 2018 | By Kevyn Burger

Health

How Nostalgia Can Boost Your Mood

We often turn to memories in times of stress, and it helps, a researcher says

MAY 1, 2018 | By Kevyn Burger

Health

The Challenge of Curbing Smoking in Native American Communities

The link between tobacco and native culture complicates efforts

APRIL 24, 2018 | By Kevyn Burger

Caregiving

The Dementia That Is Often Misdiagnosed

Frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, can be particularly hard on loved ones

APRIL 9, 2018 | By Kevyn Burger

Health

Bitter Pill: Rural Towns Struggle to Keep Drugstores

But telepharmacy has helped fill the gaps in some places

MARCH 23, 2018 | By Kevyn Burger

Living

Colorful Hair Dyes for Boomer Women

Some women are going outside the box for styling options

FEBRUARY 7, 2018 | By Kevyn Burger

Caregiving

Why Your Funeral Director Will Likely Be Female

Women are taking over the business of the final tribute

FEBRUARY 5, 2018 | By Kevyn Burger

Health

Alcoholism and Recovery for Rural Older Adults

Their alcohol use is growing, and resources can be hard to find

JANUARY 31, 2018 | By Kevyn Burger

Work & Purpose

How to Earn Cash From Your Kitchen

7 tips to help home cooks become moneymakers

DECEMBER 19, 2017 | By Kevyn Burger

Health

Preserving Our Right to Sex in Long-Term Care

Do you need to put your wishes in writing?

OCTOBER 26, 2017 | By Kevyn Burger

Caregiving

A Nursing Home for Native Elders Fills Cultural Needs

A Nebraska facility is one of several designed to fit specific populations

OCTOBER 9, 2017 | By Kevyn Burger

Living

When God Is Not Invited to the Funeral

Many are opting for a service led by a secular celebrant rather than clergy

AUGUST 23, 2017 | By Kevyn Burger

Living

Hospice Photography Creates Legacy for Families

Slideshow

Scenes from a loved one's final days can be moving and meaningful

AUGUST 15, 2017 | By Kevyn Burger

Caregiving

Here’s a Tool to Plan for Late-Life What-Ifs

A website for older adults by older adults

JUNE 16, 2017 | By Kevyn Burger

Health

Take This Class to Master Aging

Do we need a better transition into our older years?

JUNE 8, 2017 | By Kevyn Burger

Living

Next Avenue Readers Tell Their Travel Tales

From an expired passport to trips with friends, here are stories of memorable times

Special Report

Living to the End of Life

This special report will include storytelling, news and information about how to plan for the end of your life in a way that meets your own goals and preferences.

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Special Report

Strengthening Rural Health Care for Older Adults

This special report includes storytelling, news and information about health care for older adults in rural areas

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