About the Author
Kathryn Kilpatrick received her Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology
in 1968 from the University of Massachusetts. She has worked in a variety of settings
in Ohio including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, private practice, and home
health care.
Kathryn is the author of over 30 products sold nationally including the Visiting
Nurse Service Therapy Guides (Volumes 1-5) for Speech and Language Disorders. Her
background in speech and language pathology, specializing in serving the older adult
population for over 3 decades, led to the development of Communication Connection
in 2000 as a geriatric communication consultant.
She is a motivational speaker, marketing consultant, and trainer on the local, state
and national level and her programs and products focus on enhancing the quality
of life of the older adult and supporting their families, friends and caregivers.
She conducts family support groups and staff training on Life Enhancement and her
recent area of focus has been in working with families coping with dementia and
Alzheimer’s disease.
Her motivational and informative memory wellness programs are presented to all ages,
from senior centers to corporate America. She is the author of Walking the Path
to Memory Fitness One Week at a Time and recently created Memory Fitness Matters
(www.memoryfitnessmatters.com)
to meet the needs of those interested in learning more about brain health and successful
aging.
Her website (www.connectionsincommunication.com)
provides a multitude of communication and activity suggestions that will enhance
time spent with an older adult along with a free quarterly email newsletter. Her
latest product includes a book for caregivers or patients who would appreciate additional
assistance: Because You Care - What to do when you do not know what to do.
