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Resources to Communicate Connect

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• About the Author

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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 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 book “Because You Care – What To Do When You Do Not Know What To Do” is great for caregivers or patients who would appreciate additional assistance.

In 2008 a “Conversation Starters Activity Kit” was developed to create opportunities for enhancing the time spent in a variety of situations by providing visit ideas and things to talk about. A “Memory Fitness Toolkit” was also introduced to meet the request for a variety of word games. It includes 100 Brain Teasers to accompany “Walking the Path to Memory Fitness One Week at a Time.”

For additional activity suggestions, tips for families and caregivers, online courses and podcasts, visit Kathryn Kilpatrick's websites www.connectionsincommunication.com  and www.memoryfitnessmatters.com.