Purpose
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To promote effective coping with common life changes that follow a stroke or an acquired brain injury (ABI)
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To foster a sense of wellness, empowerment, and self-satisfaction
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To maintain physical fitness, flexibility, strength, endurance, and balance through exercise
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To develop strategies that assist with functional cognitive skills, in daily activities
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To enhance communication skills in a group setting
About the Program
- Free, no cost
- Program times: Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall semesters
- Communication classes: Wednesdays - 2 sections (based on skill level)
- Physical exercise classes: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
- Cognitive class: Fridays
- Place: Emeritus classrooms at 1227 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA
- Instructors:
- Erika Deuel, Occupational Therapist
- Jami Evans, Occupational Therapist
- Adrienne Jaffe, Physical Therapist
- Julia Nicholls, Speech-Language Pathologist
- Louise Feinberg, Speech-Language Pathologist
How to Enroll in Pathfinders
Students must contact Stephanie Lewis, Center for Students with Disabilities at 310-434-4442 prior to class attendance. Waiting lists are common for most classes.
Students must complete department application as well as Emeritus enrollment.