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Kathryn Kilpatrick, M.A.
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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
[email protected].
Kathryn Kilpatrick, M.A. Posts
Whether or not you like Wordle even better since The New York Times took it over, you’ll love this Brain Game. Find the common word that can be both the end of the first word and the beginning of the second word. ...
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Consider a different brain health resolution for each month of 2022. By concentrating on one area for an entire month then moving on to a new one, you can learn the areas that are essential for maximizing recall and the process may help to identify your weakest link. ...
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Staying engaged socially, physically and mentally can enhance cognitive performance. But did you know that changing things up rather than just doing the familiar activities is an essential part of the process? “Use it or lose it” certainly applies, but variety counts, too. Try these word math games to mix up your routine today. ...
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Are you occasionally annoyed by your forgetfulness? Change starts with awareness; then you can begin to modify habits that no longer work for you. And, as always, play these brain games to stay sharp! ...
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You know how the feeling when you stop at a different grocery store and you can’t find what you need? Your usual hunt-and-gather mission becomes more like a freewheeling scavenger hunt. That’s a good thing because your brain shifts off automatic pilot and gets a good workout. ...
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Who couldn’t use a bit of fun right now? Lighten up with these word puzzle brain ticklers; no paper or pencil required! ...
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There's been a lot of talk lately about memory tests and cognitive ability. Maybe you don't have any trouble remembering or repeating word sequences. But do you misplace emails? Lose your To-Do lists? Forget why you walked into a room? Brain health consultant Kathryn Kilpatrick says those common missteps result from multitasking overload. We're doing three things at once and none of them with our full attention. Try these mini puzzles to stretch your brain and focus. ...
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By Kathryn Kilpatrick
What do these words have in common?
Example: Snow, popsicles, wax melt
- Cards, porch, ship a deck
- Checks, baseball, emails bounce
- Clothes, paper, towels fold
- Safes, codes, walnuts crack
- Toy, car, door knob rattle
- Butterfly, flavor, situation delicate
- Meeting, mind, book open and close
- Superman, time, squirrel fly
- Nose, paint, faucet drip
- Maine, Georgia, Oregon border an ocean
Challenge your brain with a variety of activities.
Start with a four- or five- letter word and spell it forward then backward. For example, clock would be kcolc.
When that becomes easier for you, try doing longer words. Another idea is to pair the letters of the alphabet from A to Z with a corresponding number.
Start with A1, B2, etc. If that is too easy, try it in reverse: A26, B25, etc.
This puzzle and memory tip is provided by Kathryn Kilpatrick, a speech-language pathologist. She is available for Memory Fitness and Keep Your Brain Sharp programs and private consultations. Visit memoryfitnessmatters.com for more brain game resources.
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