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

Creating Community Connections During Ramadan

Many Muslim groups extend hospitality at iftars to share food and conversation

MAY 29, 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

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

Are Nurses Ready (and Willing) to Treat an Aging Population?

Facing the geriatrician shortage, caring for older people will fall to nurses

Special Report

Age-Friendly Health Care

Follow our in-depth examination of current health care offerings through an age-friendly lens. What does age-friendly health care look like, and how do you locate and access it? We cover how to prioritize your unique needs when selecting providers and treatments for yourself or a loved one.

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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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