Memory Fitness Across the Ages with Kathy Kilpatrick

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This podcast series addresses some of the most frequently asked questions about memory and communication that Kathy has received from attendees of her training and lectures as a memory fitness specialist and geriatric communication consultant. Welcome to the Memory Fitness Across the Ages podcast presented by Kathryn Kilpatrick, M.A. CCC/SLP. Kathy is a speech and language pathologist with over 35 years of experience working with older adults who experience communication and cognitive difficulties. She is the creator of a series of workbooks used nationally by speech pathologists since 1977. Kathryn is also the author of Walking the Path to Memory Fitness: One Week at a Time. She presents her memory fitness programs to a large and diverse scope of clients including corporations, community organizations, health and wellness programs, and all types of senior settings. As a speech and language pathologist, she also specializes in the area of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. This podcast series addresses some of the most frequently asked questions about memory and communication that Kathy has received from attendees of her training and lectures as a memory fitness specialist and geriatric communication consultant.

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  The Challenges Of Dementia: Enhancing The Quality Of Life Through The Journey
  Wed, 27 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600
  Every man\'s memory is his private literature. -- ALDOUS HUXLEY -- When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, the key to maximizing the quality of their life and safety is to meet that person where they are. This episode will introduce you to some basics about this process from Kathy\'s professional and personal experiences, to help you maximize the potential of the life you share with your loved one.
  
  
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  Successful Aging: Upgrading Your Memory Fitness Routine
  Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600
  I am still learning. -- MICHELANGELO -- Brain\'s health and successful aging means that you need to take a closer look at the activities you are currently doing. Are you really challenging your brain or are you just doing the same activity over and over? In this episode you\'ll learn a few ways to upgrade that present routine along with some very useful information about how the Great Lecture Library can provide you with engaging and novel activity ideas.
  
  
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  Memory Fitness: What You Need to Know
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500
  A man\'ss real possession is his memory. In nothing else is he rich. In nothing else is he poor. --- ALEXANDER SMITH --- Understanding the basics for enhancing memory is essential for all ages. In this day of technology, multitasking and information overload, it is often lifestyle choices that have the greatest impact on memory. Knowledge is power and awareness is the first step in the process. This mini overview provides some basic information that could start you on a path to improving your memory!