SMC Emeritus Pathfinders classes are geared toward the needs of individuals who are recovering from an acquired brain injury (ABI) or stroke. Pathfinders exercise classes include the following:
- HEALTH E63 Body Conditioning After a Stroke to help to improve balance, mobility, and physical endurance in a group setting.
- HUMDEV E50 Communication After a Stroke to assist in the improvement of communication skills.
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HUMDEV E55 BrainFlex to help individuals dealing with cognitive deficits.
Interested SMC Emeritus students who would like to enroll in these 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: 9786 Time: 10 - 11:15 a.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Fryden F
Course Number: 9787 Time: 10 - 11:15 a.m. ThLocation: BUNDY 240Instructor: Jaffe A OAbove section meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive.
Course Number: 9788 Time: 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. MLocation: BUNDY 240Instructor: Akerson MAbove section meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive.
Course Number: 9789 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Fryden F
Course Number: 9790 Time: 12 - 1:15 p.m. MLocation: BUNDY 240Instructor: Akerson MAbove section meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive.
Course Number: 9791 Time: 12 - 1:15 p.m. ThLocation: BUNDY 240Instructor: Jaffe A OAbove section meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive.
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: 9803 Time: 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. WLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Nicholls J
Course Number: 9804 Time: 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. WLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Nicholls J
HUMDEV E55, BrainFlex
This course helps older adults who have sustained an acquired brain injury maintain or improve their functional cognition through individualized feedback offered in a group setting. Emphasis will be placed on maintenance of skills such as memory, verbal reasoning, and attention span. Participation in this class allows adults to develop compensatory techniques so that they can maintain their independence and safely participate in home and community tasks that promote self-reliance and active decision making.
Course Number: 9805 Time: 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. FLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Nicholls J
Course Number: 9806 Time: 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. FLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Nicholls J