{"product_id":"stroke-the-road-to-recovery-a-guide-for-survivors-families-9780615830278","title":"Stroke: The Road to Recovery: A Guide for Survivors \u0026 Families","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you, or someone you love, has had a stroke, you've probably already discovered that it's extremely hard to get a simple, straightforward explanation of what happened and what you can do about it. Much of what you'll hear from your doctors is cloaked in nearly incomprehensible medical jargon. This book, written by a stroke victim and his neurologist, explains the causes, diagnosis and treatment of stroke in plain language. You'll learn about: \u003c\/p\u003e -Common Causes \u0026amp; Effects of Stroke -Getting Immediate Help -Rehabilitation Hospitals \u0026amp; Outpatient Care -Home Health Care Agencies -The Role of Physical, Occupational, Speech \u2028\u0026amp; Psychological Therapists -Choosing the Proper Assistive Devices -The Role of the Caregiver \u003cp\u003eAlso included is a helpful guide to stroke terminology, plus an extensive list of online resources. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs Professor Emeritus of Special Education at the College of William \u0026amp; Mary in Virginia, Dr. F. Douglas Prillaman had a thorough understanding of physical, mental and socio-emotional handicaps. However, no amount of formal training could have prepared him for the life-changing experience of suffering a major stroke which left him partially paralyzed, brain damaged and permanently disabled.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book, written with his son, Tom Willett, and noted neurologist, Dr. S. James Shafer, offers a first-person account of surviving and recovering from a stroke, accompanied by expert medical commentary from a leader in the field. Of special interest are the insights and tips for caregivers offered by Dr. Prillaman's wife, Eleanor.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. F. Douglas Prillaman, Ed. D., \u003c\/b\u003e was Professor Emeritus of Special Education at The College of William \u0026amp; Mary in Virginia. He held the Ed.D. from George Washington University, the M.Ed. from William \u0026amp; Mary, and is the principal author of this volume as well as \u003ci\u003eDiagnostic Prescriptive Teaching.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Willett, \u003c\/b\u003e Dr. Prillaman's son, is a former Vice President of Marketing at Sony Entertainment, and the author \u003ci\u003eVan Gogh to Go: Excerpts from the Letters of Vincent van Gogh on Art, Work and Spirituality, \u003c\/i\u003e plus more than fifty articles appearing in arts and entertainment magazines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. S. James Shafer, M.D., \u003c\/b\u003e Dr. Prillaman's neurologist, is the principal Founder of Vero Neurology. He is Medical Director of the Indian River Medical Center Stroke Center as well as Medical Director of the MS Center of Vero Beach. Dr. Shafer completed his undergraduate work at the University of Florida. He went on to complete medical school and internship at the University of Miami in Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEleanor W. Prillaman, M. Ed., \u003c\/b\u003e Dr. Prillaman's wife, holds the B.A. in Sociology from Woman's College of The University of North Carolina and the Masters in Early Childhood Education from Virginia Commonwealth University. She taught at the elementary and junior high school levels, and worked in school social work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. F. Douglas Prillaman, Ed. D., was Professor Emeritus of Special Education at The College of William \u0026amp; Mary in Virginia. He held the Ed.D. from George Washington University, the M.Ed. from William \u0026amp; Mary, and is the principal author of \u003ci\u003eSTROKE: The Road to Recovery, \u003c\/i\u003e as well as \u003ci\u003eDiagnostic Prescriptive Teaching.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDr. Prillaman had a thorough understanding of physical, mental and socio-emotional handicaps. However, no amount of formal training could have prepared him for the life-changing experience of suffering a major stroke which left him partially paralyzed, brain damaged and permanently disabled.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSTROKE, \u003c\/i\u003e written with noted neurologist, Dr. S. James Shafer, M.D., his son, Tom Willett, and his wife, Eleanor Prillaman, M.Ed., recounts Dr. Prillaman's story during 9 years of stroke recovery and gives a simple, straightforward explanation of the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluded is \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Stroke: A Guide to Medical Terminology, \u003c\/i\u003e and an extensive list of online resources for stroke patients and their families.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Alva\\Addison","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50412742344978,"sku":"9780615830278","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_00372d5a-60d0-4448-9dc0-3e477fe6c7ad.jpg?v=1729324883","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/stroke-the-road-to-recovery-a-guide-for-survivors-families-9780615830278","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}