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“This was a very helpful book. I found it while stressing about how to get help with my father who is a veteran and suffers from PTSD. We didn't know where to start and none of his doctors, home health, therapy people and counselors seemed to talk to each other. When he came out of the hospital after a fall everything seemed to just fall apart. My sister and I were very frustrated. Now I know why and more importantly, how to navigate.”

“I am a retired physician and am experiencing what this family went through in my family and friends’ families. Just as Atul Gwande’s “On Dying” explored the key to dying is living well, Stephen Deason’s “The Weakest Link” is a road map for navigating the complex silos of health care provided to our most vulnerable elderly. The book pulls the curtain back on how everything can be done correctly, but leave gaps through which patients can fall leading to disaster. Deason provides a detailed Appendix of resources available to those of us faced with such issues. Kudos to Deason for identifying the problems and providing remedy!”

“Stirring continuation of the story from Deason’s first book (The Weakest Link), along with a trove of helpful resources for families and caregivers organizing care for aging loved ones. So helpful and accessible, five stars!”