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, primarily in Ohio,
including hospitals, rehabilitation centers,
home health care agencies and she has her own private practice.

 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 more recent 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  she specializes in working with families
coping with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

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

  Kathryn 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 motivational and informative
memory fitness programs are presented to all ages,
from senior groups to corporate America.