Stories

Homeland resident Lorna Baer: Making Homeland feel like home

September 30, 2022

Lorna Baer first knew Homeland through her past service with the Board of Managers. When she arrived as a resident, she knew her way around. “That’s one of the reasons I was glad to come here because it felt like home,” she says. Today, Homeland is her home, as she…

Volunteer David Sherman: Always watching out for others

September 21, 2022

When David Sherman retired from civilian service with the U.S. Navy, 150 people signed the framed picture of the facility where he worked for 41 years, attesting to the friends he made and the impact he had. Now, David can add “Homeland volunteer” to a life full of accomplishment, athletics,…

Infection preventionist Liz Toci: Protecting and learning from Homeland residents

September 12, 2022

Liz Toci felt at home when she came to Homeland Center for a job interview. “When I walked in the door, I thought it was a beautiful place,” says Homeland’s new infection preventionist. She brings to Homeland a lifetime of caring for others, a deep interest in nursing for the…

Pennsylvania proud: Fine artist Valerie Moyer brings memories to Homeland residents.

September 6, 2022

Valerie Moyer doesn’t remember a time when she wasn’t doing artwork. “It’s like breathing,” she says. “I was called to do it. It’s a gift from God and Kutztown University.” The Pennsylvania native and proud Kutztown alum lives in Beaver Springs, proudly supporting the Snyder County art scene and preserving…

Memories of Winnie Reese: Three daughters credit Homeland with extending their mom’s life.

September 2, 2022

Edwina “Winnie” Reese rarely made snap decisions, so her daughters were surprised when she visited her sister at Homeland and, on the way home, asked, “What do you think of Homeland?” “Within 48 hours, she had her house on the market, she had made all these decisions, and she gave…

Employee health: Apps bring wellness messaging and behavioral change into the moment

August 2, 2022

Many doctoral dissertations collect dust on the shelf. Not Roxane Hearn’s. She is living out her research on “Exercise Adherence Among Active Working Women” and the use of apps to encourage movement. Now, skillfully using a wellness app, she is helping staff stay healthy so they can focus on the…