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COMMUNICATION CONNECTION
Endorsed by Seniors and Family Caregivers Geriatric Consultant Awarded Senior Approved Certification SENIORS APPROVE 
Communication Connection is the first geriatric consultation service to be awarded the
Senior Approved Certification in the state of Ohio. This distinction clearly separates
Communication Connection from other geriatric consultants in OH. Only those that achieve a 90% (or higher) customer satisfaction rating receive Certification. Kathryn Kilpatrick, founder and president of Communication Connection, 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, has led to the development of Communication Connection in 2000 as a geriatric communication consultant. 
Senior Approved Services is a national network of health and elder care products, resources and services that are endorsed by seniors and family caregivers. Each health and elder care business within our directory of services adheres to a code of ethics in its daily operations. The ethical business practices of health and elder care-related services, resources, and products is proven through the successful completion of our ethic-based consumer-driven survey process. Our service is free to senior citizens, older adults, aging parents and family caregivers. CONTACT Senior Approved Services
for information about the services they offer or how to become a member. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - SUMMER 2008 Senior Approved Services and Communication Connection
are collaborating to help seniors and caregivers find the best support and care possible. Barbara Mascio, Founder of Senior Approved Services is offering
this quarterly COMMUNICATION CONNECTION ezine to their SAS members
and clients at (www.seniorsapprove.com/ezine.html). MISSION STATMENT Senior Approved Services advocates for the right of each senior to receive excellent care
and services...and most importantly to remain safe in the receiving of this care.
Further, they facilitate an atmosphere of trust and cooperation
between the person receiving care and the services providing care. For details visit http://www.seniorsapprove.com/contact.html
or call 877- 620- 6448 To request certification, visit www.qualityeldercare.com/KK
Another collaborating partner is Carol Bursack, author of Minding your Elders
For more information and excellent resources visit
www.mindingourelders.com and sign up for her monthly newsletter.
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