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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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

Health

Why the Discovery of ‘LATE’ Dementia Is Important

The disease affects a different brain protein and occurs mostly in people over 80

JULY 1, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

Caregiving

Why Some Nursing Homes Are In a Federal Improvement Program

Additional facilities rack up citations and are put on a 'waiting list'

JUNE 25, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

Health

Envisioning a Better ‘Old Age:’ A Q&A With Dr. Louise Aronson

The geriatrician and 'Elderhood' author calls for society to embrace and honor aging

JUNE 17, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

Caregiving

Congress Looks Into Abuse in Nursing Homes

Senators discussed problems and possible solutions to improve quality and safety

MARCH 14, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

Health

All About the New Law to Combat Alzheimer’s

The bipartisan BOLD Act will create a national public health infrastructure

JANUARY 8, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

Caregiving

How to Choose Hospice Care

Important questions to consider before you arrive at a decision

DECEMBER 3, 2018 | By Liz Seegert

Health

Study: Older Adults Trust Physicians to Be Their Advocates

Experts say it's an unrealistic expectation in our changing health care system

NOVEMBER 1, 2018 | By Liz Seegert

Caregiving

Are Adult Foster Homes a Good Long-Term Care Option?

They offer a less expensive, more home-like atmosphere than larger facilities

JULY 15, 2018 | By Liz Seegert

Health

Rural Hospital Closures Hit Older Adults Hard

Razor-thin profit margins make them more vulnerable to government cuts

JANUARY 26, 2018 | By Liz Seegert

Health

Opioid Crisis Takes a Toll on Rural Older Adults

More community-based programs and services are needed

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 | By Liz Seegert

Technology

Innovation and Crowdsourcing May Help End Alzheimer’s

The XPrize competition seeks ideas to address devastating illness

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 | By Liz Seegert

Health

U.S. Health System Ranks Last Among Wealthy Countries

Why the lackluster performance? A new Commonwealth Fund report explains.

JULY 19, 2017 | By Liz Seegert

Living

Can Adult Siblings Get Along When Caring for Parents?

How that struggle can be helped by storytelling

JUNE 12, 2017 | By Liz Seegert

Health

How We Can Take Back Health Care From Big Business

Insights from Elisabeth Rosenthal, author of the new book 'An American Sickness'

MAY 12, 2017 | By Liz Seegert

Money

What to Read About Climate Change

We asked a noted science journalist for the 'must reads'

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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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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