Week 17: January/5

Dear Students,

Happy New Year! We hope you had a restful and enjoyable holiday break.

As we return, please note that we are now in Week 17 of 18, and we are approaching the final part of the semester.

Important Reminders:

• Brain Fitness Webinar
  The final session of the Brain Fitness Webinar will take place on
  Wednesday, January 7, from 1:00–2:30 PM.
  Please be sure to attend, as this is the last part of the series.

Zoom Link: https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/85666371572?pwd=r6suY9H0tzJembeGVhazsEP2rU22C1.1

Meeting ID: 856 6637 1572

Passcode: 12345

• Spring Semester Registration
  Please remember to register for the Spring semester as soon as possible.

  • Use your student email as your login

  • Follow the multi-factor authentication steps during registration

  • If you experience any issues, please contact Student Services for support

• In-Person Support
  Erika and Minoo will be available to assist you on:

  • Thursday, January 8, from 1:00–3:00 PM

  • Location: Mid City Campus
    (Room number will be determined and shared with you soon.)

This Week: Natural Remedies & Brain Health – Science vs. Tradition

This lesson explores how traditional, holistic, and modern medical approaches work together to support brain health in older adults. Modern medicine is effective for treating acute and serious conditions, while holistic practices focus on prevention, lifestyle, balance, and whole-person health. The lesson emphasizes integrative care as the safest approach, combining evidence-based medicine with practices such as mindfulness, movement, nutrition, and selected natural remedies. It also highlights the role of stress management, sleep, physical activity, social connection, and nutrition in cognitive aging, while stressing the importance of evaluating health information carefully and recognizing that natural does not always mean safe.

Topics Zoom Sessions 

• Monday, 9:30 - 11:30 AM (Erika Peralta, Instructor)

• Tuesday, 10-12 PM (Minoo Pakgohar, Instructor)

• Wednesday 9:30 - 11:30 AM (Minoo Pakgohar, Instructor)

• Wednesday 6:30 – 8: 30 PM (Charisse Winston, Instructor)

• Thursday 10 - 12:00 PM (Charisse Winston, Instructor)

• Thursday 1:00 - 3:00 PM (Sharon Gregory, Instructor)

• Friday 9:30 - 11:30 AM (Erika Peralta, Instructor)

Special topics (separate registration)

• Brain Fitness Lab: Cognitive Wellness Through Hands-On Exercises and Living Stories, Monday 10:00 – 12:00 PM (Yael Lorberfeld, Instructor)

• Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: Insights and Strategies for Care and Support, Tuesday 1:00 – 3:00 PM (Minoo Pakgohar, instructor)

• Diverse Approaches to Brain Health, Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00 PM  (Mindy  Sloan, Instructor)

Remember, as a Brain Fitness student you are welcome to attend any of the Brain Fitness classes, even more than one a week. 

Quick Links (all blue colored & underlined words are live links) 

• Course website:  bfclass.com

• BrainHQ site:  https://v4.brainhq.com/

• Student site with schedule and more:  sdcestudent55.com

• Site to enroll in classes:  myportal.sdccd.edu

• Official SDCCE site:  sdcce.edu

Please reach out if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued effort as we move toward the end of the semester.

Mindy, Yael, Sharon, Erica, Charisse, Desiree & Minoo

Mindy Jo Sloan, Ph.D. 

msloan@sdccd.edu

Yael Lorberfeld. MA

Yloberfeld@sdccd.edu

Sharon Gregory 

sgregory001@sdccd.edu

Erica Peralta, MS

eperalta@sdccd.edu

Charisse Winston, Ph.D.

cwinston@sdccd.edu

Desirree Harguess, DPT

dharguess@sdccd.edu

Minoo Pakgohar, Ph.D. 

mpakgohar@sdccd.edu