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WHAT ARE SOME PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT KATHY’S PROGRAMS
From Gayle Linden
Community Education Coordinator Sharon Regional Health System
Thank you for the fantastic program you presented to our recent Women’s Center seminar "Aging with an Attitude." This is one of the best programs we have done in years, as evidenced by the 320 women who attended ranged in age from their early 30’s through 80. Your presentation on "Memory Fitness" captivated everyone’s attention and was presented with just the right touch of humor. I continue to get positive feedback on your program even weeks after the event, along with questions on how to purchase your book. We will certainly keep you in mind as a speaker for future Women’s Center seminars that we schedule.
From Marge Galla Volunteer Services Coordinator, Southwest General Health Center
We met when you spoke with our group, Greater Cleveland Area Association of Directors of Volunteer Services, at Fairview Hospital last fall. At that time we got a copy of "Walking the Path to Memory Fitness" to read and share. I am writing to tell you how much I enjoyed the book and its many tips. We publish a quarterly newsletter for our volunteers and in this issue we included not only an article about memory and volunteering, but also a simple crossword puzzle as a contest.
Thank you for your many wonderful ideas!
From Dr. Harold R. Williams Professor of Economics Emeritus and Member of the Kent State University Retired Faculty Association
The clarity, liveliness, and friendliness with which you presented the material was appreciated by all -- as was the dash of humor nicely interspersed in your talk. It is indeed obvious you not only know your subject and enjoy talking about it, but are an expert in the area. It was truly outstanding. Thank you again for a most impressive and superbly organized presentation. (2004)
Thank you again for a most interesting and stimulating presentation to the KSU Retired Faculty Association. You did another superb job. The clarity, friendliness and just-the-right-amount-of humor with which you presented your topic,
“Keys, phone, remote, glasses – Now you see it –Now you Don’t ..
The Art of Paying Attention,” was appreciated by all. (2005)
From Laura Templar
Director of Volunteer Services at Judson at University Circle
The community volunteers and residents raved about your presentation. At 9:30 a.m. the following day we had residents, who were unable to attend, requesting handouts as they had heard about the wonderful program from their fellow residents. Your sincerity, expertise, excellent concrete tips, personal stories and your emphasis on attitude and being grateful all made the presentation exceptional. I have heard you speak 4 times and each time I’ve learned something new …
Thank you again for giving our residents important tools and motivation
for healthy aging. It’s been wonderful to work with you.
From Deb Van Scoder – Director of Customer Relations
Green Meadows Health & Wellness Center
I just had a Memory Group Reunion at my facility yesterday with Kathy Kilpatrick and we all had such a good time. Kathy is not only a great presenter but she is also very entertaining and makes it fun for all. She really captivates people’s attention when she talks. It’s as if they are hanging on to every word that she says.
She creates a following, that’s for sure! We started doing the “Memory Fitness” class several years back and the attendance was more than we dreamed we
would achieve. We have continued to create classes and take them to
different areas of the county, as well different segments of our industry.
It has been a great public relations and marketing tool as well as an
internal teaching method. I highly recommend her not only as a speaker,
but as a great teacher, role model and inspiration for your guests.
From Lee Chaverin – Chautauqua Institution
attendee and room monitor 2004 and 2006
Kathryn took us on such a positive journey through the sometimes
frightening path of aging and memory loss. Her expertise, professionalism,
and most of all, her passion for subject made her an excellent guide
and teacher. I use her advice every day and it works!
MEMORY FITNESS PRESENTATIONS INCLUDE:
Justice Department
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Lakeside - Ohio
National Speaking of Women’s Health
National Council on Aging
American Society on Aging
Chautauqua Institution – Summer Session
Chautauqua Institution – Elderhostel
Shadybrook
Women’s Wellness Series – Area Hospitals
Health and Wellness Clubs
Cleveland Public Library – staff training day
State Library of Ohio – staff training day
Board of Mental Retardation - staff training day
City of Cleveland- staff training day
Area Businesses
Social Organizations
RSVP managers
Hospital Volunteer Programs
Social Workers, Nurses, Discharge Planners,
Case Managers, Nursing Home Administrators,
Activity Professionals, etc.
AARP groups
Senior Centers, Independent Living
and Assisted Living Residences
Support Groups - Stroke, Lupus, Parkinson’s Disease
