## What Is Holistic Care?
Holistic care means looking after the whole person—not just their body, but also their mind, feelings, and social life. It’s about understanding that health is more than the absence of disease; it’s about feeling well in every part of life. When you provide holistic care, you pay attention to physical health, emotional well-being, and social connections all at once.
## Physical Needs: More Than Medicine
Taking care of someone’s physical needs is the first step. This includes treating illnesses, managing pain, and helping with daily activities like eating, bathing, or moving around. But holistic care goes further. It also means encouraging healthy habits—good nutrition, regular exercise, enough sleep—and teaching people how to take care of themselves.
Prevention is a big part of this approach. Instead of waiting for problems to happen, holistic care tries to stop them before they start. This might mean regular check-ups or helping someone make lifestyle changes that keep them healthier longer.
## Emotional Needs: Listening and Supporting
Emotional health is just as important as physical health. People need to feel safe, understood, and valued. Holistic care involves really listening to what someone is feeling—whether they are scared
