By: David Solie

David Solie — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 17:05:53 +0000

Actually, the compression and lack of an obvious starting point is intentional to portray the magnitude and scope of the task and degree anxiety that surrounds lack of planning when a crisis hits. Clearly, this is not a crisis management map; it’s a reality check map as well as an effective prompt to help older adults who are delaying long term planning to reconsider their position. With two-thirds of Americans lacking even a basic will, “failure to plan” is a major concern of families caring for older adults.

We have distributed over 200,000 of copies of “When the Bottom Falls Out” to famiies and advisors who have reported back to us they found it very effective in presenting and advancing plannng conversations.

For our commercial clients, we provide six additional customized mind maps that address the major bottoms of the “When the Bottom Falls Out” map to facilitate in-depth discussions on these important topics.

By: Ann Eichenberger

Ann Eichenberger — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 15:57:00 +0000

As an owner of a memory care biz, these maps could be very useful to families facing a crisis. However, their value is diminished by the complexity of the graphics used For example, “where to start’ is hard to find because the boxes are roughly the same size and color alone is not sufficient to denote the starting point. IMO, the map tries to jam too many types of “bottoms” in one map. A separate map for each major cause for a “bottom” might be simpler for stressed people to use.
In short, a rethink by a graphic design firm skilled in depicting decision trees would greatly increase the value of these maps for families in crisis. Recommendation; Sensical Design LLC.

Comments on: When the Bottom Falls Out

By: David Solie

By: Ann Eichenberger