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Aphasia is an isolating diagnosis. Not only does it rob one of the ability
to communicate, the very nature of aphasia is that it cuts off people
from their family, friends and everyday life. Our mission is to be a vital
resource to anyone whose life or profession is touched by aphasia.
As one of only a few aphasia-friendly communities in the world, we:
• Provide a therapeutic environment of innovative programs that offer
people ways to live successfully with aphasia;
• Create opportunities for social connection;
• Train health care professionals to improve service delivery to people
with aphasia;
• Conduct influential research and partner with aphasia researchers
worldwide;
• Strive to make aphasia universally understood.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Adler Aphasia Center offers people with aphasia the skills and strategies
they need to communicate through activities including:
• Direct services for people with aphasia and their caregivers;
• Education and training to health care professionals and the community
about aphasia;
• Applied research demonstrating the effectiveness of our model;
• Research based individual treatment to those with aphasia.
How do we help our members?
Through life skills activities, the arts, literature, technology, cooking,
nature, and fitness, our programs help our members:
• Stimulate communication skills
• Exercise cognitive skills
• Build self-esteem
• Rebuild social connections
How do we help caregivers and family?
The caregiver and family support group is facilitated by our life coach
and focuses on mutual support and encouragement while learning to
cope with the challenges of aphasia.
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