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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.

A woman who is not feeling well sitting on the couch at home. Next Avenue, long haul covid disability

Older Workers are Struggling with a New Disability: Long COVID

Millions of Americans were infected with COVID-19. Now, many are coping with its lasting effects.
September 26, 2022
A hospital worker holding patient discharge papers. Next Avenue, patient rights

Discharge Planning: Know Your Rights

Standing up to a health care professional can be daunting, especially if you're worried about a premature discharge from a hospital
February 4, 2022
Worried couple, cost of longterm care

Why the Cost of Long-Term Care Is Out of Reach for the Middle Class

More policy options may help alleviate the financial burden, though many are a long way off
December 28, 2021
A nursing home CNA caring for a patient. Next Avenue, nursing homes infection control, COVID-19 pandemic

Why Addressing Infection Control in Nursing Homes Is More Important Than Ever

How learning from the past can help long-term care facilities prepare for future pandemics
September 27, 2021
An LGBTQ couple smiling at eachother, LGBTQ housing, Next Avenue

A New Report Spotlights the Need for More Inclusive LGBTQ Long-Term Housing

The new 'Equality Index' shows more training and education is needed in long-term care facilities
July 27, 2021
Joan Ditzion standing in front of several of her artworks. Next Avenue, Our Bodies Ourselves

Joan Ditzion of 'Our Bodies, Ourselves' Fame Says 'We Can All Be Aging Activists'

The feminist trailblazer continues to tackle sexism and ageism
June 21, 2021
A physical therapy patient and PACE recipient during treatment. Home care, Next Avenue

Could This Be the Way to Better Home Care in America?

New legislation would expand the popular PACE home care program, but many would be left out
May 26, 2021
A young adult delivering groceries to an older couple at home. aging-service, aging services, Next Avenue

Pandemic Disruption Spurred Innovation in Aging Services

Groups share their success stories and some lessons for the future
May 10, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine, People in line outside to get COVID-19 vaccine, Next Avenue

Wondering When It Will Be Your Turn to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?

2 public health experts share their thoughts on the best approach to vaccinating everyone
March 9, 2021
Doctor administering the COVID-19 vaccine to a patient, vaccination, older adults, Next Avenue

Pointers on Booking a COVID-19 Vaccination

People who have finally received shots share tips on how they got appointments
March 31, 2021
woman in nursing home

The Huge Emotional Toll COVID-19 Is Taking on Nursing Home Residents

A new survey's troubling findings on their mental health due to isolation
October 8, 2020
brain

The New Global Study Looking Into Effects of COVID-19 on the Brain

One challenge: the coronavirus is delaying Alzheimer’s research
August 7, 2020
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