Liz Seegert

New York-based journalist Liz Seegert has spent more than 30 years reporting and writing about health and general news topics for print, digital and broadcast media. Her primary beats currently include aging, boomers, social determinants of health and health policy. She is topic editor on aging for the Association of Health Care Journalists. Her work has appeared in numerous media outlets, including Consumer Reports, AARP.com, Medical Economics, The Los Angeles Times and The Hartford Courant.

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How to Be a Great Virtual Grandparent

7 ways to strengthen the grandparent-grandchild bond while sheltering in place

MAY 15, 2020 | By Liz Seegert

Health

Managing Chronic Lung Diseases During the Pandemic

Experts provide specific advice for the most common conditions

APRIL 29, 2020 | By Liz Seegert

Caregiving

Easing the Isolation During the Coronavirus Crisis

Stay-at-home orders can make isolation even worse for many

APRIL 3, 2020 | By Liz Seegert

Health

Are Older Lives Less Worthy in a Pandemic?

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How this crisis spotlights longstanding, dangerous ageism in our country

APRIL 1, 2020 | By Liz Seegert

Caregiving

Tips on Dementia Caregiving in the COVID-19 Outbreak

How to keep loved ones safe and family caregivers healthy

MARCH 23, 2020 | By Liz Seegert

Health

Protecting Loved Ones in Long-Term Care During Coronavirus Outbreak

Experts say communication with administrators is key

MARCH 10, 2020 | By Liz Seegert

Health

Dementia + Addiction Complicates Diagnosis and Treatment

Experts explain what can help people untangle the problems

MARCH 3, 2020 | By Liz Seegert

Health

The Good Doctor: How Do You Find One?

Experts say it's worth taking the time to search for the right fit

FEBRUARY 20, 2020 | By Liz Seegert

Health

How Social Services Can Improve Health Care

Experts say underlying non-medical issues are often barriers to healing

JANUARY 30, 2020 | By Liz Seegert

Health

The Financial Burden of Breast Cancer

middle aged woman undergoing chemotherapy treatments

Ongoing therapies, medications and testing can become financially crippling

JANUARY 20, 2020 | By Liz Seegert

Caregiving

Election 2020: How Pete Buttigieg’s Plan Could Help Family Caregivers

Policy experts and a family caregiver weigh in

DECEMBER 18, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

Health

Alzheimer’s Experts Express Cautious Optimism About New Drug

Here's what to know about aducanumab, and a few others in development

NOVEMBER 27, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

Health

The Promise of Community Health Workers

These specialists link underserved communities and the health care system

NOVEMBER 22, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

Health

Some Say a Nonprofit Research Group Unfairly Influences Drug Prices

An advocacy group says ICER calculations are biased against older patients

OCTOBER 16, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

Health

Why Frailty Isn’t Inevitable and How to Prevent It

Health care experts now see it as a medical condition

AUGUST 26, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

Caregiving

How Young Volunteers Step Up for Caregiving Programs

Organization founders and volunteers discuss why they do it

AUGUST 13, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

Caregiving

Photo Essay: Three States. Three Caregivers.

Caregivers navigating complex, emotional situations to meet their needs and others'.

AUGUST 9, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

Caregiving

2020 Election: How Amy Klobuchar’s Health Plan Could Help Family Caregivers

She favors a caregivers' tax credit and more funding for Alzheimer's research

AUGUST 6, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

Health

Report Sounds Alarm on Medication Overload Among Older Americans

Thousands end up in emergency departments every year due to the problem

AUGUST 2, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

Health

Why You Shouldn’t Rely on Home DNA Tests for Health Information

For crucial information, it's best to work with a physician or genetic counselor

JULY 8, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

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Work & Purpose

No Way to Go to Adult Classes? No Problem

Programs like OLLI and One Day University now teach older students online

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

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In Good Company

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