Emeritus Fall 2021 Schedule

Pathfinders Program

 

SMC Emeritus Pathfinders classes are geared towards the needs of individuals who are recovering from an acquired brain injury or stroke. Pathfinders exercise classes include the following:

  • HEALTH E63 Body Conditioning After a Stroke help to improve balance, mobility, and physical endurance in a group setting.

  • HUMDEV E27 Exercising the Brain is designed for individuals dealing with cognitive deficits.

  • HUMDEV E50 Communication After a Stroke assist in the improvement of communication skills.

Interested SMC Emeritus students who would like to enroll in the aforementioned classes are required to call the SMC Center for Students with Disabilities ABI Program at 310-434-4442 for registration details. You cannot enroll in the Pathfinders classes without first calling 310-434-4442. Registration is completed through the SMC Center for Students with Disabilities.

HEALTH E63, Body Conditioning After a Stroke

This course helps older adults who have experienced an acquired brain injury to maintain or improve their mobility and physical endurance through an individualized program offered in a group setting. Topics include how to cope with the effects of brain injury or stroke and how to restore the student’s natural energy and flexibility, through techniques used to regain and maintain physical fitness. Participation in this Pathfinders Program allows older adults to be included in their community and maintain their independence, and helps them to self-advocate and engage in activities that benefit their health.

Course Number: 9783 Time: 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Deuel E M

Course Number: 9784 Time: 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. ThLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Jaffe A O

Course Number: 9785 Time: 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. FLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Evans Jami R

Course Number: 9832 Time: 12 – 1:15 p.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Deuel E M

Course Number: 9833 Time: 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Deuel E M

Course Number: 9834 Time: 12 – 1:15 p.m. FLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Evans Jami R

Course Number: 9835 Time: 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. WLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Evans Jami R

Course Number: 9836 Time: 12 – 1:15 p.m. ThLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Jaffe A O

Course Number: 9837 Time: 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. ThLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Jaffe A O

HUMDEV E27, Exercising the Brain

This course assists older adults in minimizing anxiety when memory behavior patterns change. The ultimate goal of the class is to stimulate thinking and to exercise the brain. Older adults learn the latest information on the causes, symptoms, and treatments of memory loss in older adults, as well as practice skills to enhance memory retention and retrieval.

Course Number: 9796 Time: 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. FLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Nicholls J

HUMDEV E50, Communication After a Stroke

This course, which is part of the Pathfinders Program, increases, enhances, and maintains the daily speech function of adults who have experienced speech impairments due to acquired brain injury. Older adults learn to cope with the effects of stroke or other brain injury on communication skills, get support from those in similar situations, and guidance from professionals after outpatient therapy is completed.

Course Number: 9798 Time: 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. WLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Feinberg L H

Course Number: 9798  Time: 12 – 1:15 p.m. WLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Feinberg L H