Ashley Milne-Tyte

I guess this was always going to happen. I still have no interest in watching podcasts - and I think audio does something completely different for our brains - but I guess I'm in a minority https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-07-09/longtime-podcast-hosts-go-quiet-as-video-dominates?srnd=undefined

Getting a dementia diagnosis sucks, but even more so when it's given without empathy or with any chance to ask followup questions. My story for @aarp.org explores ways the whole situation can be improved: https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/dementia-diagnosis-without-empathy.html

Early bird registration for @womenjournos.bsky.social annual mentor-fest and conference is now open till July 15. The last couple of years have been fantastic. Highly recommend for women #journalists www.jaws.org/jawscamp2026 https://www.jaws.org/jawscamp2026

Tons of people are getting older by themselves or in a couple, but no kids. At some point many of us will be solo agers. My latest @npr.org story looks at how the rise of solo agers can help society adjust to them/us - not the other way round: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/09/nx-s1-5886348/solo-agers-demographics-caregiving-family-aging

One of the reasons #Mecicaid can be so confusing is it’s not always called by its name - states use names like ‘Health Plus’ so people on it don’t recognise upcoming cuts will affect them #HJ26 @healthjournalism.org

80% of doctors now use AI at work, a number that's doubled since 2023. Dr. Michael Suk @healthjournalism.org #HJ26 but most docs still have concerns about AI ethics, privacy.

Doctors are up against a tide of misinformation, open hostility from patients. "It's hurtful, a lot of people think we're out to get them' says @drjencaudle.bsky.social great panel on covering wellness...well at @healthjournalism.org #HJ26

For women #journalists - always a great gathering and opportunity to learn from others. Early bird rates end July 1 [contains quote post or other embedded content]

Agree with all this: 5 things about freelance journalism I learned the hard way https://healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/05/5-things-about-freelance-journalism-i-learned-the-hard-way/

Such a lovely story and a great way to solve the problem of not enough workers to care for older people. Male caregivers are so needed: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/25/world/asia/japan-care-workers-bodybuilders-sumo-mma.html?unlocked_article_code=1.eVA.ABSu.QpXlBNR8A55s&smid=url-share

"If you have too much data it's all gonna run together, you're gonna lose your audience." Also, data you use must be meaningful, not just stuck in for the sake of having a number. @tarahaelle.bsky.social @asjahq.bsky.social session in using data in your stories #journalism

Bylines. Backbone. Bravery. Early bird pricing for JAWS' yearly conference for women #journalists ! This year it's in Santa Monica. @womenjournos.bsky.social https://www.jaws.org/news/early-bird-registration-now-open-for-jaws-camp-2026-in-santa-monica-ca #journalism

Writing about home, cooking, gardening, is "a mood boosting service" in these times. So true! @asjahq.bsky.social writers' conference session on writing about these topics. #writing #journalism #gardening #cooking

"In this changing media landscape, people want to know who the writer is," a change from the old days when writer was meant to be anonymous. Writer Erika Hayasaki at ASJA's annual writers' conference on longform writing and story structure @asjahq.bsky.social #writing #journalism

"I try not to re-write people because I feel that process flattens them." @pamelaweintraub.bsky.social in a great session at @asjahq.bsky.social conference on story structure #writing #essay #journalism

This is happening on Wednesday! JAWS puts on some great webinars #journalism #investigations #localgovernment [contains quote post or other embedded content]

Every freelancer knows you have to build a brand but until today I'd never heard anyone advise that we need to re-visit what that brand is every 3 months. Makes sense in our fast-moving world but boy does it take a lot of energy to keep on top of all this. #freelancing @asjahq.bsky.social

Enjoying the first @asjahq.bsky.social session on personal branding, which is something many of us freelancers have to think about. Speaker advises having personal brand statement and re-visiting it every quarter to make sure it's still relevant.

"When someone takes an action because of your work, that's impact" says Jayde I Powell. It's also why I write about aging and why I spent 10 years covering women and work. First session at this year's @asjahq.bsky.social writers' conference

Shingles is awful and a lot of us don't recognize the signs when we get it (I didn't). At 50 we can get the vaccine and new research shows it may do a lot more than prevent disease. My story for NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/04/06/nx-s1-5745209/shingles-symptoms-vaccine-treatment

It's really hard to talk to a parent about giving up driving. Emotions run high on both sides. This story about an adult daughter and her 90-something dad is so well done and includes both perspectives. https://www.npr.org/2026/03/24/nx-s1-5729024/older-drivers-children-hard-choices #aging by @joelrose.bsky.social

Does anyone have a crazy or surprising story of having shingles they'd care to share with a journalist (me)? I had a horrible case almost the minute I turned 50 and was absolutely not expecting to get hit until much later in life.