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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.

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When It Comes to End-of-Life, Some Are Taking Matters Into Their Own Hands

It's called the VSED option — the refusal to eat or drink. The goal is to hasten death and it's perfectly legal.
December 27, 2021
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A Missed Opportunity for the Direct Care Workforce

Pandemic upheaval across the U.S. workforce hasn’t brought badly-needed paid caregivers into the field
October 20, 2021
Adult children

Why Are Adult Children Cutting Ties With Their Parents?

Due to a rise in parental estrangement, many are left feeling grief and shame
September 24, 2021
A woman standing in a parking lot wearing scrubs and a face mask. Next Avenue, paid caregivers, CNAs, caregiving work

The Invisible Caregiving Workforce

Who are the essential workers paid to care for America’s aged in their homes and in residential and nursing care facilities?
September 20, 2021
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
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The Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder

Readers reflect on the lessons — and context — of the "Little House" books she wrote
December 28, 2020
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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
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