Adler Aphasia Center

The Adler Aphasia Center is committed to empowering, enhancing and enriching the lives of those touched by aphasia. The Center offers dynamic activities, programs and services to help those with aphasia and their loved ones live a fuller, richer life.

Description:
Our life was complete. We ran a successful business, raised four children, traveled, and dedicated ourselves to several charities and organizations. Then in 1993 Mike suffered a stroke and our lives changed.
Mike, the CEO of a global corporation, was a brilliant communicator. After the stroke he felt depressed and uncomfortable speaking. Well-meaning people would interrupt him as he hesitated. They would offer him words.

While trying to help, unwittingly, it was more
frustrating. It felt like no one really understood
what it was like to have Aphasia and lose your
ability to communicate.

Elaine’s life changed, as well. She felt
frustrated, confused, and helpless as she tried
to put our changed lives back together. We sought the assistance of professionals.

They were unable to recommend a place where we could go to find support from others experiencing this same loss – support that would help us to get on with our lives.

Wanting to help others in the same situation, we researched Aphasia centers in the United States, Canada and England and discovered a few unique programs dedicated to people with At our Aphasia-friendly center we want to help you get on with your life.

History:
The Adler Aphasia Center opened in August of 2003 with 4 members and has grown to over 80 members with aphasia and 30 members who are caregivers and/or family members.

The Adler Aphasia Center is a group oriented center for people with aphasia to interact with others with aphasia and use the life participation approach in order to strengthen communication skills feel comfortable in the community.

Contact people:

Kirsten Almeida, Volunteer Manager, (phone), (email) Julie Grapin, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (201) 587-1909

Address:

60 West Hunter Avenue Maywood, NJ 07607 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.adleraphasiacenter.org

Directions:

Directions GARDEN STATE PKWY NORTH: Take Exit 159 to Route 80 East. On Route 80 E, take exit 63 (Rochelle Ave. Paramus, Rt 17). Proceed to top of ramp and make a left turn. Continue straight (over 80) to light. Make right at light (you will be on Essex St). At next traffic light, make left onto Maywood Avenue. Proceed ½ mile and make left onto West Hunter Avenue (immediately after Myron Corp. building). GARDEN STATE PKWY SOUTH: Take Exit 163 (Left lane Exit). This puts you onto Route 17 South. Take Essex Street Exit - Make left off ramp onto Essex Street - At first traffic light, make a left onto Maywood Ave. Go ½ mile and make left onto West Hunter Ave. ( immediately after Myron Corp. building) NEW JERSEY TPKE: Take NJ Turnpike to Garden State Parkway North. Travel on GSP North and get off at Exit 159 (Saddle Brook). After you pay the toll, follow Route 80 East sign. On Route 80 East, take exit 63 (Rochelle Ave. Paramus, Rt 17) Proceed to top of ramp and make a left turn. Continue straight (over 80) to light. Make right at light (you will be on Essex St.) At next traffic light, make left onto Maywood Avenue. Go ½ mile and make left onto West Hunter Avenue (immediately after Myron Corp. building) ROUTE 80 EAST: Take exit 63 (Rochelle Ave. Paramus, Rt 17). Proceed to top of ramp and make a left turn. Continue straight (over 80) to light. Make right at light (you will be on Essex St). At next traffic light, make left onto Maywood Ave. Proceed ½ mile and make left onto West Hunter Ave. (immediately after Myron Corp. building) ROUTE 80 WEST: Take Exit for Rt 17 North. Continue on Rt 17 North to Essex Street exit. Make right at top of exit and immediately make first left at traffic light onto Maywood Ave. Proceed ½ mile and make left onto West Hunter Avenue (immediately after Myron Corp. building). ROUTE 4 (East or West): Exit Forest Ave towards Bergen Mall - Make left at traffic light onto Forest Ave - Forest Ave will become Maywood Ave after shopping mall. Continue through 3 traffic lights and go over RR tracks. Make first right onto West Hunter Ave. ROUTE 17 NORTH: Take Essex Street Exit - Make right off ramp onto Essex Street. At first traffic light make a left onto Maywood Ave - Proceed ½ mile and make left onto West Hunter Ave. (immediately after Myron Corp. building) ROUTE 17 SOUTH: Take Essex Street Exit - Make left off ramp onto Essex Street - At first traffic light, make a left onto Maywood Ave - Proceed ½ mile and make left onto West Hunter Ave. (immediately after Myron Corp. building)   Nearest Bus Stop: 164, 5 minute walk

Last updated on June 25, 2009