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<h3> </h3>Has anyone else noticed the growing culture of dependence around public services?Government disability programs can be life-changing. I’ve spent over 15 years helping families navigate Medicaid waivers, disability supports, and public services, and I’ve seen the incredible difference these programs can make when they work well. They keep people at home, provide life-sustaining care, and open doors to opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach.But there’s an uncomfortable reality:<ul><li>The lines are long. Waitlists can stretch years—or even decades.</li></ul> <ul><li>The programs aren’t for everyone. Even if you can access services, it's becoming increasingly difficult to access the support you need.</li></ul> <ul><li>Families are discouraged from exploring other paths. Too often, they’re told that all support should be free—so they wait, instead of looking at the full range of available options.</li></ul> <h3>The result?</h3>Families who could act now to support their loved one are pushed into a holding pattern where their choices and timelines are dictated by someone else’s process.<blockquote>It wasn’t always like this.</blockquote>Fifty years ago, families often built solutions from a mix of community support, personal networks, and available programs.The idea that every need would be met by a single system—and that families should simply wait—would have been unthinkable.<figure id="figure-rnxz7dl8xamaze8v2l"><img id="rnxz7dl8xamaze8v2l" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/540487940/photo/disability-child-walking-sticks-cerebral-palsy-smiling.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=sd7NmEjACKG5ghElAUu1bP2MEe4j2e5C2__Z09NAtiM=" alt="Disability child, walking sticks, cerebral palsy, smiling" title="Disability child, walking sticks, cerebral palsy, smiling" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/540487940/photo/disability-child-walking-sticks-cerebral-palsy-smiling.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=sd7NmEjACKG5ghElAUu1bP2MEe4j2e5C2__Z09NAtiM=" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure><h3>Why This Concerns Me&nbsp;</h3>When parents and caregivers are told not to explore outside resources—whether free, reduced-fee, or premium—it sends a subtle but powerful message:<blockquote> You can’t—and shouldn’t—solve this on your own.</blockquote>Over time, that message chips away at autonomy.Families begin to accept that the only path forward is to wait… and wait… and wait, for whatever crumbs make it through the system.I’ve seen it happen in devastating ways:<ul><li>A family who qualified for emergency services after their parent died spent years still waiting for care, stalled by the very agencies meant to help them.</li></ul> <ul><li>Parents who were told “don’t pay for help” never learned about reduced-fee programs, scholarships, or specialized services that could have made a difference while they waited.</li></ul> <ul><li>People who waited so long that skills regressed, health declined, and opportunities were lost for good. &nbsp;</li></ul><figure id="figure-b9f45y2bimaze9b8s"><img id="b9f45y2bimaze9b8s" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1339629750/photo/portrait-of-a-family-at-home.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=tXXtsbMVseAk7i8FPUXcHj_ngM4I0rnzpXtpQElk1zw=" alt="Portrait of a family at home" title="Portrait of a family at home" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="null" data-positiony="null" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1339629750/photo/portrait-of-a-family-at-home.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=tXXtsbMVseAk7i8FPUXcHj_ngM4I0rnzpXtpQElk1zw=" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>What Happens While You Wait</h3>The waitlists for “free” services are often years long. In some cases, more than a decade. During that time, families don’t just sit on pause—they agonize. They watch their loved one’s needs grow more complex and their own energy run out.I’ve seen:<ul><li>Skills regress as people lose opportunities to stay active and engaged.</li><li>Health and safety decline without the right supports in place.</li><li>Parents’ energy is drained until they’re surviving instead of problem-solving.</li></ul><figure id="figure-5t3teblbymaze9scx"><img id="5t3teblbymaze9scx" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2195241341/photo/a-girl-with-down-syndrome-sits-on-the-sofa-and-uses-a-tablet-with-her-mother.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=tBfMvgW3EIrluFb_mSDC7_YpOfufmIEe-gdMd_9dbE0=" alt="A girl with Down syndrome sits on the sofa and uses a tablet with her mother." title="A girl with Down syndrome sits on the sofa and uses a tablet with her mother." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="null" data-positiony="null" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2195241341/photo/a-girl-with-down-syndrome-sits-on-the-sofa-and-uses-a-tablet-with-her-mother.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=tBfMvgW3EIrluFb_mSDC7_YpOfufmIEe-gdMd_9dbE0=" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>The Full Spectrum of Options</h3>Waiting for “free” programs isn’t the only choice. Families can access:<ul><li>Free services through public programs, nonprofits, and grants</li><li>Low-cost or sliding scale supports with reduced fees, scholarships, or cost-sharing</li><li>Intensive programs for families who need speed, customization, or specialized expertise and are ready to invest in faster results</li></ul>So why aren’t families routinely told about all of these?Why aren’t social service professionals and organizations starting the conversation with, <blockquote>Here’s the full range of supports you can choose from—so you can decide what’s best for your family?</blockquote>Instead, programs and services operate in silos. Leaving too many families are left with the false impression that they must wait for one narrow path to open—while other resources go unused. Whether it’s hesitation to mention paid options, fear of appearing biased, or simply following the “free first” mindset, the result is the same: families aren’t given the full picture.That’s not just a missed opportunity—it’s a violation of the principle of informed choice. Families have the right to know every available pathway so they can weigh the trade-offs, set their own priorities, and take action before crisis hits.<figure id="figure-8nx5qxzuwamazea5iu"><img id="8nx5qxzuwamazea5iu" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/505691822/photo/working-together-with-disability.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=-tGdJplNWe4V0vHbARgQOM8UAgUif6JtwPF0JqIqmoI=" alt="Working together with disability." title="Working together with disability." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="null" data-positiony="null" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/505691822/photo/working-together-with-disability.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=-tGdJplNWe4V0vHbARgQOM8UAgUif6JtwPF0JqIqmoI=" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>The Bold Truth Parents Need to Hear</h3>The disability service system was never designed to meet 100% of your needs. If you rely on it completely, you may wait until it’s too late.This isn’t about rejecting government programs—they are vital. It’s about refusing to give up your autonomy while you wait. Families deserve:<ul><li>Accurate, transparent information about all available options</li><li>Permission and encouragement to use resources that fit their needs now, not just when the system says they’re “ready”</li><li>Confidence to make choices that protect their loved one’s future—whether they’re free, low-cost, or premium</li></ul>Because when you have the tools and freedom to act, you don’t just survive the wait—they build a life that can’t be put on hold.<h3>Meet Samantha&nbsp;</h3>Samantha Harrison is a disability consultant with over 13 years of experience helping Kentucky families navigate Medicaid waivers, hire caregivers through Participant-Directed Services (PDS), and build care teams that actually work.She’s on a mission to help families who are being left to manage complex systems alone—facing long waitlists, confusing rules, and impossible decisions without enough support. And with new Medicaid cuts looming, the stakes have never been higher. <figure id="figure-qncyf4k8samay23i17"><img id="qncyf4k8samay23i17" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/24lyCDqnRLPMXuzc4uXRPnQSR8r4sGbnZ6rEygCJNPfpnncSXymwjpAt5XzUPYL8.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/24lyCDqnRLPMXuzc4uXRPnQSR8r4sGbnZ6rEygCJNPfpnncSXymwjpAt5XzUPYL8.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>

The Quiet Shift Toward Dependence: Why Families Are Losing Autonomy

How to Prepare a Sibling to Take Over Care

<h3>You can step up for your sibling—without disappearing in the process.</h3>So many siblings tell me the same thing:“I want to help. I have to help. But I’m terrified I’ll lose my entire life doing it.”When the caregiving baton gets passed to you—after a parent passes or simply can’t keep going—it can feel like the weight of the world lands on your shoulders.But here’s the truth:You can step into this role with clarity, structure, and support—without burning out, giving up your dreams, or sacrificing your peace of mind.<figure id="figure-rnxz7dl8xamaze8v2l"><img id="rnxz7dl8xamaze8v2l" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2166331860/photo/making-a-bag-together.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=fTTrUc7pRIS73iP_ZoSk5p94NCtJlyCtnvqBgzauAx8=" alt="Making a Bag Together" title="Making a Bag Together" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2166331860/photo/making-a-bag-together.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=fTTrUc7pRIS73iP_ZoSk5p94NCtJlyCtnvqBgzauAx8=" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure><h3>The Mistake Most Siblings Make&nbsp;</h3>When siblings take over, they often think they have to:<ul><li>Be the only one doing everything</li><li>Know how to handle every issue from day one</li><li>Sacrifice their work, relationships, and goals</li><li>Do it all without asking for help</li></ul>That mindset is a fast track to exhaustion, resentment, and burnout.<figure id="figure-b9f45y2bimaze9b8s"><img id="b9f45y2bimaze9b8s" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/973216438/photo/senior-men-at-nature.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=PmEIRM_GtEMTGpMd7OrXZVI71hOAF07faf4vaKHMVIg=" alt="senior men at nature" title="senior men at nature" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="null" data-positiony="null" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/973216438/photo/senior-men-at-nature.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=PmEIRM_GtEMTGpMd7OrXZVI71hOAF07faf4vaKHMVIg=" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>✅ How to Step Into the Care Role with Boundaries &amp; Confidence&nbsp;</h3>Here’s what I teach new sibling caregivers to do instead:1. 🎯 Define Your Role Clearly You don’t have to do everything. Are you managing the budget? Handling medical decisions? Coordinating staff? Pick your lane.2. 🤝 Create a Circle of Support That might include a case manager, other family members, paid caregivers, or even just a neighbor who checks in. You’re not a one-person solution.3. 📝 Document and Delegate What routines, medications, and contacts do you need to know? What can someone else help with? Write it down. Don’t carry it all in your head.4. 🧘 Protect Your Life Outside of Care You’re allowed to have time off, hobbies, a job, and your own family. You don’t owe your entire identity to this role.<figure id="figure-5t3teblbymaze9scx"><img id="5t3teblbymaze9scx" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1391247384/photo/mature-adult-female-sits-next-to-her-autistic-brother.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=VUV8cscv0z5_QQGOK1MlRVbUwQPp6Ykbw_nBcMdtzqo=" alt="Mature adult female sits next to her Autistic brother" title="Mature adult female sits next to her Autistic brother" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="null" data-positiony="null" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1391247384/photo/mature-adult-female-sits-next-to-her-autistic-brother.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=VUV8cscv0z5_QQGOK1MlRVbUwQPp6Ykbw_nBcMdtzqo=" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>You’re Not Just a “Sibling”—You’re a Whole Person&nbsp;</h3>Taking on care for your sibling is an incredible act of love. But love without boundaries can break you.I help siblings:✅Build realistic care plans that include support and rest ✅Navigate the waiver system and Medicaid programs ✅Communicate with family to share the load Feel confident that they’re doing enough—even if it’s not everything 📅 If you’re stepping into a caregiving role and want a guide who understands the system and the stress—I’ve got you.👉 Click here to schedule a private strategy session. <figure id="figure-zlnkiua1g8mazgwyr3"><img id="zlnkiua1g8mazgwyr3" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2173223006/photo/senior-african-american-couple-on-walk-with-wheelchair.jpg?b=1&s=2048x2048&w=0&k=20&c=APoQTgkTroRzov22mqQXvkqGiYOfAKmpGpQiMi56ukU=" alt="Senior African-American couple on walk, with wheelchair" title="Senior African-American couple on walk, with wheelchair" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionX="null" data-positionY="null" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure><h3>Meet Samantha&nbsp;</h3>Samantha Harrison is a disability consultant with over 13 years of experience helping Kentucky families navigate Medicaid waivers, hire caregivers through Participant-Directed Services (PDS), and build care steams that actually work.She’s on a mission to help families who are being left to manage complex systems alone—facing long waitlists, confusing rules, and impossible decisions without enough support. And with new Medicaid cuts looming, the stakes have never been higher.Samantha offers hands-on, personalized support to help families get clear answers, take action, and create sustainable solutions—without getting lost in the red tape. If you’re ready for real help, you’re in the right place.<a data-mce-href="sharrisonconsulting.com" href="sharrisonconsulting.com">Connect with Samantha&nbsp;</a><figure id="figure-qncyf4k8samay23i17"><img id="qncyf4k8samay23i17" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/24lyCDqnRLPMXuzc4uXRPnQSR8r4sGbnZ6rEygCJNPfpnncSXymwjpAt5XzUPYL8.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/24lyCDqnRLPMXuzc4uXRPnQSR8r4sGbnZ6rEygCJNPfpnncSXymwjpAt5XzUPYL8.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>

How to Step Into a Care Role Without Losing Yourself

<h3>Generic job posts won’t work anymore—especially for families hiring caregivers for special needs care.</h3><h3>Here's how to stand out and get real responses.</h3>You’ve posted the job. Maybe even re-posted it.🦗Crickets.🦗Or worse—no-shows, underqualified candidates, or people who ghost after one shift.Here’s the truth: Caregiver job ads require a totally different approach!<figure id="figure-rnxz7dl8xamaze8v2l"><img id="rnxz7dl8xamaze8v2l" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2187112842/photo/young-man-and-his-dad-having-fun-in-nature.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=pdHPT0LIjEIxDIS58qNFlJqvQNb_2c7Qrn4swZphbao=" alt="Young man and his dad having fun in nature" title="Young man and his dad having fun in nature" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2187112842/photo/young-man-and-his-dad-having-fun-in-nature.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=pdHPT0LIjEIxDIS58qNFlJqvQNb_2c7Qrn4swZphbao=" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure><h3>&nbsp;Why Most Job Posts Get Ignored</h3>The top 3 reasons caregiver job ads fail:🪪 You're writing in first person... and oversharing “I'm looking for a caregiver for my son to help with personal care ." While that's true, try putting your son front and center. "Hi, I'm Jacob. I'm looking for someone to help me live a great life."&nbsp;Which job ad would you respond to?&nbsp;🥱 They’re too vague or impersonal “Looking for help with daily living tasks” could mean anything. People scroll right past. Try: "I'm looking for someone to help me with cleaning the house, going to the movies, and explore new recipies."&nbsp; 📉 They don’t share what makes the job rewarding Care work is emotional. If your post doesn’t reflect that, you won’t attract someone who’s in it for the right reasons.Try: " I'm in my late 30s. I'm looking for a new job and I'm looking for someone to help me with preparing for interviews, shopping to add more professional clothes to my closet, help with transportation, and general cleaning around my home."&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure id="figure-b9f45y2bimaze9b8s"><img id="b9f45y2bimaze9b8s" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1446458342/photo/brunette-woman-with-down-syndrome-working-using-laptop-at-business-office.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=NJBPF-Wy-q3zGud4ISCRYCq2v9D0aXGvoFms_aHjXEE=" alt="Brunette woman with down syndrome working using laptop at business office" title="Brunette woman with down syndrome working using laptop at business office" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="null" data-positiony="null" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1446458342/photo/brunette-woman-with-down-syndrome-working-using-laptop-at-business-office.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=NJBPF-Wy-q3zGud4ISCRYCq2v9D0aXGvoFms_aHjXEE=" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>What to Say to Get the Right People to Apply</h3>Here’s a breakdown of what every caregiver job post should include—especially if you’re hiring through PDS:1. 🧍‍♂️ Start with who you're looking for as a person “We’re looking for someone patient, reliable, and upbeat—someone who believes people with disabilities deserve full, meaningful lives.” 2. 🗓️ Be clear about the hours and expectations “This is a part-time job: Monday–Friday, 3–7pm. You’ll support a young adult with autism with community outings, dinner prep, and transitions.” 3. 💬 Share what makes the work meaningful “You’ll be part of a small team helping me live a more independent life at home. You’ll matter here.” 4. 📲 Give a way to apply that works fast “Send a quick email with your name, your availability, and why you’re interested. Bonus points if you have a resume, but it's not required.”<figure id="figure-5t3teblbymaze9scx"><img id="5t3teblbymaze9scx" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/605982350/photo/young-als-patient-with-his-mom.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=myr078dL_3Nvd6_TxBBymp0mKKPj7vfziZHD5ZxDxDY=" alt="Young ALS patient with his mom" title="Young ALS patient with his mom" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="null" data-positiony="null" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/605982350/photo/young-als-patient-with-his-mom.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=myr078dL_3Nvd6_TxBBymp0mKKPj7vfziZHD5ZxDxDY=" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>Want Help With Your Next Job Post?</h3>If you're tired of getting zero applicants—or the wrong ones—I can help.I work with families to:✅Write effective caregiver job descriptions ✅Understand what makes someone a great fit ✅Set up a screening process that saves time and stress Create systems that keep great staff longer 📅 I’ve got a few strategy session spots open this month.👉 Click here to schedule yours.<figure id="figure-8nx5qxzuwamazea5iu"><img id="8nx5qxzuwamazea5iu" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/958874154/photo/walking-from-the-bus-stop.jpg?b=1&s=2048x2048&w=0&k=20&c=V772-kvpVbSDoZUnxlUdPM1Tc44aZP3PRpczPlkTe3U=" alt="Walking from the Bus Stop" title="Walking from the Bus Stop" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionX="null" data-positionY="null" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure> <h3>Meet Samantha&nbsp;</h3>Samantha Harrison is a disability consultant with over 13 years of experience helping Kentucky families navigate Medicaid waivers, hire caregivers through Participant-Directed Services (PDS), and build care steams that actually work.She’s on a mission to help families who are being left to manage complex systems alone—facing long waitlists, confusing rules, and impossible decisions without enough support. And with new Medicaid cuts looming, the stakes have never been higher.Samantha offers hands-on, personalized support to help families get clear answers, take action, and create sustainable solutions—without getting lost in the red tape. If you’re ready for real help, you’re in the right place.<a data-mce-href="sharrisonconsulting.com" href="sharrisonconsulting.com">Connect with Samantha&nbsp;</a><figure id="figure-qncyf4k8samay23i17"><img id="qncyf4k8samay23i17" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/24lyCDqnRLPMXuzc4uXRPnQSR8r4sGbnZ6rEygCJNPfpnncSXymwjpAt5XzUPYL8.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/24lyCDqnRLPMXuzc4uXRPnQSR8r4sGbnZ6rEygCJNPfpnncSXymwjpAt5XzUPYL8.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>

What to Say in a Job Post to Get Good Caregivers

<h3>It’s one of the hardest conversations to start—but also one of the most important.</h3>You’ve started thinking about it.You’ve seen your parents slow down, miss appointments, or avoid certain topics.You know your sibling with disabilities will need care long after your parents are gone.But how do you bring that up without causing panic, guilt, or shutdown?Let’s talk about what to say—and how to say it—so you can open the door to future planning without blowing it off the hinges.<figure id="figure-rnxz7dl8xamaze8v2l"><img id="rnxz7dl8xamaze8v2l" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2194054490/photo/happy-smiling-senior-parents-with-adult-daughter-drinking-tea.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=l-pNztq1Q84fYKvYiAquEFRC1aLfvn1hmrmadVEc1u0=" alt="Happy smiling senior parents with adult daughter drinking tea" title="Happy smiling senior parents with adult daughter drinking tea" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2194054490/photo/happy-smiling-senior-parents-with-adult-daughter-drinking-tea.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=l-pNztq1Q84fYKvYiAquEFRC1aLfvn1hmrmadVEc1u0=" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure><h3>Why This Conversation Feels So Hard</h3>Here’s what many siblings are up against:🧓 Your parents feel shame or fear They’ve done everything for decades. Admitting they won’t always be here is painful.🧱 You’re afraid of saying the wrong thing You don’t want to sound like you’re rushing them out—or criticizing how they’ve handled things.🧩 You don’t have all the answers And that’s okay. You don’t need to bring a binder—you just need to open the door.<figure id="figure-b9f45y2bimaze9b8s"><img id="b9f45y2bimaze9b8s" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2159172139/photo/happy-senior-woman-with-her-adult-daughter-at-home.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=2Objv_LQ3CoBCxWN_TIoXdCGUdNdcgdGXhKMUp7yqtI=" alt="Happy senior woman with her adult daughter at home" title="Happy senior woman with her adult daughter at home" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="null" data-positiony="null" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2159172139/photo/happy-senior-woman-with-her-adult-daughter-at-home.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=2Objv_LQ3CoBCxWN_TIoXdCGUdNdcgdGXhKMUp7yqtI=" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>✅ How to Start the Conversation (Without the Drama)</h3>Here’s a framework to use, especially if your family avoids tough topics:1. 🧭 Start from love, not logistics “I know how much you’ve done. I’ve been watching, and I want to be sure we’re all ready for what comes next—together.”2. 📘 Use stories or examples to ease into it “I was reading a post about a family that didn’t have a plan and it caused so much stress. It made me think about us…” 3. 🧍‍♀️ Acknowledge their fears directly “I’m not trying to take over. I just want to make sure no one is scrambling if something changes.” 4. 🧾 Offer to help, not just ask for info “I can sit down and help get the documents in one place, or make a checklist. You don’t have to do it all alone.”<figure id="figure-5t3teblbymaze9scx"><img id="5t3teblbymaze9scx" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2201797492/photo/happy-senior-mother-and-adult-daughter-posing-together-on-blue-background.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=GTYg8yMUtTvi7RVfaGuno3_nsNEKPgJg_vply6ZA1FI=" alt="Happy senior mother and adult daughter posing together on blue background" title="Happy senior mother and adult daughter posing together on blue background" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="null" data-positiony="null" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2201797492/photo/happy-senior-mother-and-adult-daughter-posing-together-on-blue-background.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=GTYg8yMUtTvi7RVfaGuno3_nsNEKPgJg_vply6ZA1FI=" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>What to Ask (and What to Look For)</h3>You don’t need a full plan in one conversation. But here are a few gentle questions to start with:“Have you thought about what support [sibling’s name] might need if something happened to you?” “Is there a written care plan or anything I should know in case of an emergency?” “Would you feel okay walking me through your system or binder sometime?” “Do you have a list of your main contacts—like case manager, therapist, doctor?” Even asking one of these opens the door. <figure id="figure-66v114fhbfmazidudz"><img id="66v114fhbfmazidudz" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1418493553/photo/portrait-of-happy-young-man-with-down-syndrome-with-his-mother-sitting-at-cafe-outdoors-and.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=ToWYQNKfKHbB5ljBggFE1Qp3bJe7DIfRNhTmDuOd6QQ=" alt="Portrait of happy young man with Down syndrome with his mother sitting at cafe outdoors and talking." title="Portrait of happy young man with Down syndrome with his mother sitting at cafe outdoors and talking." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1418493553/photo/portrait-of-happy-young-man-with-down-syndrome-with-his-mother-sitting-at-cafe-outdoors-and.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=ToWYQNKfKHbB5ljBggFE1Qp3bJe7DIfRNhTmDuOd6QQ=" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>Meet Samantha&nbsp;</h3>Samantha Harrison is a disability consultant with over 13 years of experience helping Kentucky families navigate Medicaid waivers, hire caregivers through Participant-Directed Services (PDS), and build care steams that actually work.She’s on a mission to help families who are being left to manage complex systems alone—facing long waitlists, confusing rules, and impossible decisions without enough support. And with new Medicaid cuts looming, the stakes have never been higher.Samantha offers hands-on, personalized support to help families get clear answers, take action, and create sustainable solutions—without getting lost in the red tape. If you’re ready for real help, you’re in the right place.<a data-mce-href="sharrisonconsulting.com" href="sharrisonconsulting.com">Connect with Samantha&nbsp;</a><img id="qncyf4k8samay23i17" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/24lyCDqnRLPMXuzc4uXRPnQSR8r4sGbnZ6rEygCJNPfpnncSXymwjpAt5XzUPYL8.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/24lyCDqnRLPMXuzc4uXRPnQSR8r4sGbnZ6rEygCJNPfpnncSXymwjpAt5XzUPYL8.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;" style="border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-gradient-from-position: ; --tw-gradient-via-position: ; --tw-gradient-to-position: ; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; 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--tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(62,172,255,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-transform: translateX(0) translateY(0) rotate(0) skewX(0) skewY(0) scaleX(1) scaleY(1); --tw-border-opacity: 1;" data-mce-style="border-color: #e5e7eb; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(62,172,255,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-transform: translateX(0) translateY(0) rotate(0) skewX(0) skewY(0) scaleX(1) scaleY(1); --tw-border-opacity: 1;"><h3>Need Help Navigating the Transition?</h3><img id="8nx5qxzuwamazea5iu" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2155408188/photo/portrait-of-an-elderly-mother-an-her-daughter.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=gmlqDYcN2iTfvRptFmbqlapgerotg7MkSpFo-BrSzSI=" alt="Portrait of an elderly mother an her daughter." title="Portrait of an elderly mother an her daughter." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="null" data-positiony="null" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2155408188/photo/portrait-of-an-elderly-mother-an-her-daughter.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=gmlqDYcN2iTfvRptFmbqlapgerotg7MkSpFo-BrSzSI=" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; 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--tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(62,172,255,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-transform: translateX(0) translateY(0) rotate(0) skewX(0) skewY(0) scaleX(1) scaleY(1); --tw-border-opacity: 1; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 400; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;"> If you’re the sibling who’s stepping into more of a leadership role, you don’t have to do it in secret or silence.I work with adult siblings to:✅Have productive conversations with aging parents✅Understand the Medicaid system and waiver options✅Create transition plans with clear roles✅Get the information they’ll need before it’s urgent There are a few free private sessions open this month for sibling caregivers.<a data-mce-href="https://link.sharrisonconsulting.com/widget/form/Nhh9Ezp9Jagg6Nm4ilD3" href="https://link.sharrisonconsulting.com/widget/form/Nhh9Ezp9Jagg6Nm4ilD3">👉 Click here to book your free session</a>Your family will be grateful you brought this up—especially when the time comes.

Talking to Your Parents About Your Siblings Future

<h3>🧩 PDS is complex. Yet, totally worth it.&nbsp;</h3>Even when it’s working, it doesn’t run itself. And when it’s not working? Case managers feel it first.Families call in crisis because a staff member quit.Budgets get stuck waiting for one more quote.You’re juggling timelines, approvals, team meetings—and still trying to meet your deadlines.If you’ve ever thought “this takes way more effort than it should (and it’s more than I get paid for)” you’re not wrong.&nbsp;In many states, the Case Management role is separate from the information and assistance role that helps participants make PDS work.&nbsp; <figure id="figure-rnxz7dl8xamaze8v2l"><img id="rnxz7dl8xamaze8v2l" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2180264113/photo/remote-work-online-and-woman-with-laptop-in-cafe-for-email-calendar-update-or-edit-report.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=shvWtMZKg1CTascrNeWF--tHtpuLj2Cx4w7AEcLGrW8=" alt="Remote work, online and woman with laptop in cafe for email, calendar update or edit report. Reading, virtual assistant and African employee for freelance, schedule meeting or booking flight" title="Remote work, online and woman with laptop in cafe for email, calendar update or edit report. Reading, virtual assistant and African employee for freelance, schedule meeting or booking flight" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2180264113/photo/remote-work-online-and-woman-with-laptop-in-cafe-for-email-calendar-update-or-edit-report.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=shvWtMZKg1CTascrNeWF--tHtpuLj2Cx4w7AEcLGrW8=" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure><h3>🛠 The Operational Load Is Real</h3>PDS expects families to become small business owners so that they can have more freedom, flexibility, and control over their care services—but in reality, case managers are often left to:<ul><li>Explain rules that aren’t clearly written</li></ul> <ul><li>Field questions about employer responsibilities</li></ul> <ul><li>Resolve a million HR problems that feel outside of the Case Manager role</li></ul>You’re doing way more than paperwork. You’re holding the system together. <figure id="figure-b9f45y2bimaze9b8s"><img id="b9f45y2bimaze9b8s" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2210369116/photo/serious-thinking-woman-at-workplace-inside-office-businesswoman-preparing-electronic.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=4j_ovzf4C-ZTHMAhOnocIipR6Io8XAdVTiDcVOWtjic=" alt="Serious thinking woman at workplace inside office, businesswoman preparing electronic presentation on laptop, office worker reading financial report online from computer screen" title="Serious thinking woman at workplace inside office, businesswoman preparing electronic presentation on laptop, office worker reading financial report online from computer screen" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="null" data-positiony="null" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2210369116/photo/serious-thinking-woman-at-workplace-inside-office-businesswoman-preparing-electronic.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=4j_ovzf4C-ZTHMAhOnocIipR6Io8XAdVTiDcVOWtjic=" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>⚠️ What Makes PDS So Challenging?</h3>Here’s what case managers say makes it tough:Lack of consistent training: Program rules vary by FMS, by region, by interpretation. Families aren’t set up to succeed: They’re told they can hire who they want &nbsp;and told “good luck.” You’re not given the tools: No centralized place for forms, resources, or real-world answers. And yet, you’re still expected to make it work. <figure id="figure-5t3teblbymaze9scx"><img id="5t3teblbymaze9scx" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2184726576/photo/contract-woman-and-advisor-in-office-for-signature-information-or-document-for-job.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=Lue68rZSNRlYwgxG8fYABklvbg6SZPpAcRA8PZ_pKSY=" alt="Contract, woman and advisor in office for signature, information or document for job application. Advice, client or human resource agent with paperwork for registration, opportunity or deal agreement" title="Contract, woman and advisor in office for signature, information or document for job application. Advice, client or human resource agent with paperwork for registration, opportunity or deal agreement" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="null" data-positiony="null" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2184726576/photo/contract-woman-and-advisor-in-office-for-signature-information-or-document-for-job.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=Lue68rZSNRlYwgxG8fYABklvbg6SZPpAcRA8PZ_pKSY=" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3>✅ So What Can You Do?</h3>You can’t solve every issue—but you can make your day-to-day easier.1) Document what you explain often &nbsp;If you find yourself repeating the same explanation, save it as a script or template. It saves time and keeps your messaging clear. 2) Refer families to mentorship or outside support &nbsp;If a family is in over their head, connect them to education resources or consultants who specialize in PDS. You’re not abandoning them—you’re adding to the team, protecting your time and helping them thrive. 3) Ask for what you need &nbsp;Don’t be afraid to request more clarity, updated training, or better tools. Case managers are the eyes and ears of the system. When you speak up — firmly &amp; kindly — people listen. <figure id="figure-8nx5qxzuwamazea5iu"><img id="8nx5qxzuwamazea5iu" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2205555649/photo/women-talking-at-table-in-office.jpg?b=1&s=2048x2048&w=0&k=20&c=UW574JcKla0nVhMd5ykbA6ctO4C7Fso4-fYej4YmsUQ=" alt="Women talking at table in office" title="Women talking at table in office" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionX="null" data-positionY="null" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure><h3>🧠 You Know the System—And Its Gaps</h3>PDS gives people the chance to live on their terms. But only if the professionals involved are supported, too.So here’s your reminder: it’s not your job to do everything. It’s your job to support—and that includes finding support for yourself.Let’s make PDS easier, together. <h3>Meet Samantha&nbsp;</h3>Samantha Harrison is a disability consultant with over 13 years of experience helping Kentucky families navigate Medicaid waivers, hire caregivers through Participant-Directed Services (PDS), and build care steams that actually work.She’s on a mission to help families and case managers who are being left to manage complex systems alone—facing long waitlists, confusing rules, and impossible decisions without enough support. And with new Medicaid cuts looming, the stakes have never been higher.Samantha offers hands-on, personalized support to help families get clear answers, take action, and create sustainable solutions—without getting lost in the red tape. If you’re ready for real help, you’re in the right place.<a data-mce-href="sharrisonconsulting.com" href="sharrisonconsulting.com">Connect with Samantha&nbsp;</a><figure id="figure-qncyf4k8samay23i17"><img id="qncyf4k8samay23i17" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/24lyCDqnRLPMXuzc4uXRPnQSR8r4sGbnZ6rEygCJNPfpnncSXymwjpAt5XzUPYL8.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/24lyCDqnRLPMXuzc4uXRPnQSR8r4sGbnZ6rEygCJNPfpnncSXymwjpAt5XzUPYL8.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>

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