HolistiCare Homes

09/05/2026

What would happen if something changed with Mom tomorrow?

Would you know where to find her medication list? Her current providers? Important legal and financial information? Would your family know what she wants—or would everyone be trying to figure it out while the clock is already ticking?

The Complete Grab & Go Aging Parent Care System was created to help families get ahead of those moments.

It brings together practical checklists, planning tools, trackers, conversation guides, and care resources designed to help you organize the moving pieces of an aging parent's care before you're trying to do it in the middle of a crisis.

And September is the time to get it.

For September only, we're offering the Complete Grab & Go Aging Parent Care System at our special September pricing—AND you'll receive a copy of our Making the Right Move Guide FREE with your order.

The guide helps you understand senior living myths, options, questions to ask, and what to consider as care needs change. Combined with the Complete Grab & Go System, you'll have tools to help you manage what's happening today while preparing for what could come tomorrow.

Because the best time to get organized isn't when the hospital calls, Mom's needs suddenly change, or your family has a decision to make by Friday.

It's while you still have time to think.

✨ September only: Special pricing + FREE Making the Right Move Guide

👉 Get the Complete Grab & Go Aging Parent Care System here: https://shelley8ca1c8.clickfunnels.com/aging-parent-care-system

09/04/2026

🎨 Sometimes the best moments are the simplest ones.

A little paint, a little creativity, and time spent together. At HolistiCare Homes, activities aren’t just about filling the day. They’re about creating opportunities for connection, self-expression, and moments our residents can genuinely enjoy.

With just seven residents, our Care Partners have the opportunity to spend meaningful one-on-one time getting to know the people they care for — what they enjoy, what makes them smile, and what helps them feel like themselves.

Because being cared for should never mean getting lost in the crowd. 💛

09/03/2026

Choosing care for someone you love comes with a lot of questions—and you deserve clear answers. ❤️

We’ve recently updated our HolistiCare Homes FAQ page to make it easier for families to learn more about our home, our approach to care, and what they can expect when considering HolistiCare for someone they love.

Whether you’re actively exploring care options or simply beginning to think about what the future may look like, this is a great place to start.

Take a look through our frequently asked questions, get to know us a little better, and find answers to some of the questions families ask us most.

👉 Explore our updated FAQs here: https://holisticarehomes.com/assisted-living-frequently-asked-questions/

Assisted living questions answered for families exploring care options. Learn what to look for, what to ask, and how to plan next steps.

09/02/2026

📬 Our September Newsletter Is Almost Here!

What does a store called Frivolous have to do with travel, aging, and the things that bring us joy?

Shelley kicks off this month’s issue with a new personal story, “Frivolous: Wonderfully Unnecessary.”

We’re also sharing insights from Shelley’s conversation with an expert with more than 40 years of experience, a helpful resource for families and care partners, and a special HolistiCare care partner spotlight.

Stories, insight, practical resources, and a little glimpse inside HolistiCare Homes — delivered straight to your inbox.

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09/01/2026

When someone living with dementia resists, cries out, pushes away, or simply can’t follow the directions being given, our instinct may be to explain again.

But what if more words aren’t the answer?

Sometimes connection comes through a familiar song. A prayer repeated for decades. A steady rhythm. Counting steps. Something deeply familiar that the brain can still reach even when spoken instructions have become difficult to process.

In this week’s blog, Shelley shares a real moment with a HolistiCare resident that beautifully demonstrates what can happen when we stop focusing only on what dementia is changing and start asking a different question:

What is still there?

Read “When Words Stop Working: The Gifts Dementia Can’t Take Away” and discover another way to think about dementia communication, distress, and connection.

Read the blog post here: https://holisticarehomes.com/dementia-communication-when-words-stop-working/

When words become harder to access, connection doesn’t have to disappear. Shelley shares how music, prayer, rhythm, and knowing the person behind the dementia can open another way to connect.

08/29/2026

Enjoying the fresh air, good company, and another beautiful day together. ☀️💙

We believe it's often the simple moments that mean the most. Whether we're spending time outside, sharing conversations, or enjoying activities together, we're creating opportunities for connection, purpose, and joy every day.

It's all part of making our house feel like home.

08/28/2026

Sometimes the sweetest moments are also the simplest. 💙

A wagging tail. Gentle pets. A smile that says it all.

Visits from animals can bring comfort, spark memories, encourage conversation, and brighten someone's entire day. It's amazing how a few quiet moments with a furry friend can create so much joy.

Meaningful care isn't just about meeting physical needs. It's about creating moments that make our residents feel connected, comforted, and at home.

We're grateful for days like this. 🐾

08/26/2026

Gorgeous afternoon to be out on the porch. Which by the way, Carla is taking home with her because she loves it so much.

08/26/2026

Today we would like to put the spotlight on another one of our amazing care partners here at HolistiCare Homes: Maria!

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If you've spent any time at HolistiCare Homes, chances are you've met Maria. And if your loved one has had the privilege of knowing her, you've probably experienced what makes her so extraordinary.

Maria has been part of our family for a little over two years now, with a few short breaks along the way. You see, Maria is officially retired.

The funny thing is...she's just not very good at retirement. She genuinely loves caring for people.

She shows up, is dependable, rolls up her sleeves and does whatever needs to be done. But what makes Maria different isn't just the work she does. It's the way she loves the people she cares for.

She spends extra time sitting and talking with our residents. She learns their stories and celebrates their victories. She grieves their losses and has attended funerals because, by that point, they weren't simply residents anymore. They had become family.

That's exactly how Maria sees them. Our story actually began about ten years ago. Long before HolistiCare Homes opened, I was working as an Occupational Therapist specializing in industrial rehabilitation and injury prevention. Maria was one of my patients.

Then one day she told me that she is officially retiring. A few months after she retired, she reached out and asked if I needed any help at HolistiCare Homes.

Looking back, I don't think either of us realized what a blessing that conversation would become. There are people who simply fill a position.

And then there are people who help shape the culture of an organization. Maria is one of those people.

Our residents are safer because of her, their days are brighter and their families have greater peace of mind because of her. And all of us who work alongside her are better because we get to witness what genuine compassion looks like every single day. In fact, she is one of our team members that others comment how much they enjoy working with her. Thankfully, here, that list is long instead of short.

Maria, thank you for choosing to spend your retirement loving the people we love.

We are incredibly grateful you're part of the HolistiCare Homes family.

08/25/2026

She got a C in speech class.

Today, getting in front of a room to teach families, care partners, and professionals is one of Shelley’s favorite parts of what she does.

What changed?

It wasn’t that the nerves disappeared. It was realizing that the information she had to share could actually make someone’s life a little easier.

After decades as an occupational therapist, becoming a care partner herself, and eventually opening HolistiCare Homes, the way Shelley teaches has changed too.

Because good care partner education isn’t about handing someone more clinical information.

It’s about helping someone finally think:

“Oh. THAT’S what I’ve been seeing.”
“That’s why this keeps happening.”
“Okay. Now I know what to do next.”

In this week’s blog, Shelley shares how she went from a C in speech class to loving the front of the room — and why getting back out into the community to teach matters so much to her.

Read the full story: https://holisticarehomes.com/from-a-c-in-speech-class-to-loving-the-front-of-the-room/

She earned a solid C in speech class. Now, teaching care partners, families, and professionals is one of Shelley’s favorite parts of her work. Here’s what changed — and why getting back in front of the room matters so much to her.