Communication Connection - Kathyrn Kilpatrick

Enhancing the quality of life of the older adult and supporting their families, friends and caregivers.

Kathyrn Kilpatrick, M.A.

Geriatric Communication Consultant

Memory Fitness Specialist

Speech and Language Pathologist

- Successful Aging Series

- Program Info

- Memory Fitness Toolkit

Memory Fitness > Brain Games

MEMORY WORKOUTS

Individuals as well as activity professionals and program directors have found these well-known products used by speech and language pathologists internationally for language and cognitive retraining to be very practical and interesting.

Below are links to detailed descriptions of the content and/or a sampling of the pages from each of the workbooks. Try them and see if this is something you would like to add to your resource library. They can be photocopied and my suggestion is that you use them as is or modify them by providing additional clues as needed for completion.

Provides hours of memory aerobic workout activities!

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MEMORY FITNESS TOOLKIT (2 PRODUCTS - $25) Description

Create a holistic program to enhance memory fitness - day by day plan and a wide variety of brain teasers.

Walking the Path to Memory Fitness – One Week at a Time
Memory tips for every day of the week along with fun and creative activities for keeping your mind active. Excellent for anyone of any age who wants to maximize their memory, learn tips to take care of some of those memory frustrations and information on healthy aging habits. SAMPLE PAGE

BRAIN TEASERS

A large variety of word puzzles to tease your brain and introduce you to possible activities that will help you to update your memory fitness routine. SAMPLE PAGES SAMPLE PAGES

INTERGENERATIONAL KIT (2 PRODUCTS - $30) Description

Are you looking for ways to enhance conversations, provide interesting activities for intergenerational programs or need a unique gift? These products were created to enhance the quality of time that families, friends, and caregivers spend with older adults. Suggested uses for activity professionals and speech and language pathologists are also provided with both of these products.

Time Well Spent with the Older Adult

Ideas and more ideas of things to do when visiting. Fun meaningful activities that inspire communication with conversation starters, things to do, puzzles and ideas that include children. Chapters include things to do for each season and ideas for these areas of interest: food, hobbies, leisure, entertainment, friends and family.
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Connecting the Generations - Your Story.... My Story
No matter what our age, everyone has unique thoughts, opinions and life experiences to share. Here is an opportunity to express parts and pieces of a life story through a series of questions. This is a fun way to create intergenerational sharing opportunities on 50 topics including games, beginnings, chores, neighborhoods, automobiles, seasons, schools, food, clothing, words, a variety of celebrations, and more. SAMPLE PAGE SAMPLE PAGE

CONVERSATION STARTERS KIT (3 PRODUCTS - $25) Description

IDEAS for a Better Visit
Helpful ideas to better prepare anyone visiting a senior especially in a long term care residence. SAMPLE PAGES

Sharing Stories – Recall…Go Back in Time
100 reminiscence conversation starters organized in a handy spiral-bound deck with brightly colored cards. Share memories created by a word or a topic.
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