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

The Scramble to Find Poll Workers

COVID-19 is making many reconsider the job this Election Day

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 | By Kevyn Burger

Living

Reeling From the Losses of the Silent Generation

Peter and Eleanor Baker at their high school prom

The cruel toll the pandemic is taking on these older Americans

AUGUST 3, 2020 | By Kevyn Burger

Health

‘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

The author, wearing a neck brace one week after her fall

Living

What a Fall on the Sidewalk Taught Me About Resilience

Patience, asking for help and good humor can lead to a successful recovery

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.

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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