Archives by: Kathryn Kilpatrick, M.A.
Kathryn Kilpatrick, M.A.
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About the author
The career of Kathryn Kilpatrick, M.A., Geriatric Life Enhancement Consultant, Memory Fitness Specialist and Speech-Language Pathologist (1969-2019) began as a speech-language pathologist, primarily in Ohio at hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and for 35 years in home health care. A national motivational speaker and author of more than 35 products, she is currently focusing on her geriatric life enhancement consulting practice and educational programs to enhance the quality of life of older adults, including memory fitness and brain health. You can contact her at
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Kathryn Kilpatrick, M.A. Posts
Mental stimulation is good for your brain as you age. Challenging your brain can have a positive impact on your executive functioning skills such as your working memory, inhibition control, planning, reasoning and task-switching. It can also increase performance and mental flexibility. Numerical brain games may actually challenge you more, so branch out and try this one. ...
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Texting can help with memory gaps and in maintaining social ties but issues may arise without a spoken conversation at some point. Text messages can be misconstrued. Inferences and implied meaning can be missed. ...
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No word games or numbers puzzles today. This time, our brain game is all about visual reasoning. Engaging in these activities systematically may lead to tangible improvements in focus, reasoning and overall mental performance. ...
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Along with the promise of warmer weather comes the urge to do a little spring cleaning. While many older adults have a traditional system, it can become more of a challenge for someone in your life who could benefit from some assistance (even if they initially refuse it). ...
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There is no simple answer to memory fitness. There are many things you can do which can contribute to your quality of life and healthy aging. A fun way to challenge your brain is to engage in puzzles like this fill-in-the-blank exercise. ...
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Many of us may have deviated from our brain-healthy habits over the holiday season, so now is a good time to start incorporating some wiser choices. From food, to exercise and sleep, your holiday routine may have been very different. But let's get back to our better habits; back to reality. Brain health is not only about safety but also, quality of life. ...
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Big family gatherings can be hard for older people to enjoy. Hearing, mobility and even memory concerns are discouraging, but when an older person has vision difficulties, they may seem to be less engaged or often unaware of some of the potential safety risks as a result. ...
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During the upcoming holidays, you may spend time with an older adult who is experiencing more memory or cognitive challenges. Communicating effectively with someone who is becoming more forgetful requires patience and a willingness to try different strategies. These suggestions can improve the quality of the time that you share. ...
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