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)

Address:

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

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. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: 164, 5 minute walk