A hallmark of a successful organization is its ability to evolve to meet the needs of its community. For more than 156 years, Homeland Center has structured its programming to
Homeland Hospice, a nonprofit outreach program of Homeland Center in Harrisburg, will host its 10th annual 5K and Memory Walk on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 8:30 a.m. at the Rossmoyne
Even as her job gets busier and she takes on more responsibilities, Latashia Simmons makes sure to spend time with Homeland Center’s residents. “When I’m going around and seeing who
When Jennifer Murray gives tours to potential personal care residents and their families, she shares Homeland Center’s amazing 156-year history of devotion to the community. “We’re not going anywhere,” she said. “A lot of times, people like our homey feel.
Margo Konetski didn’t initially think of herself as an artist, but as a child, “everything had doodles on it.” Teachers would chide her for being inattentive, but now, she knows doodlers absorb learning better. “The creativity part of our brains,”
Baubles, bangles, and beads. Plus, an Avengers puzzle and candy. Who doesn’t want a cheery gift for the holidays? Even better, it was all packaged into one-stop shopping, with the Homeland Center Board of Managers’ annual holiday bazaar. Held before
Volunteers come in many forms, and Homeland loves them all. They bring a helping hand to activities. They lend a listening ear. Then there are those like Susan Stillman, behind the scenes but playing a vital role in ensuring that
In every aspect of its work, Homeland Hospice brings a team approach to care. Volunteers are an essential part of this group. Through their unique talents and open hearts, Homeland Hospice volunteers bring friendship and kindness to patients during their end-of-life journey and comfort to families who have lost loved
Looking to change up your exercise routine? How about cardio drumming? “You hit a big ball,” says Activities Coordinator Diomaris Pumarol. “We play music from the ‘50s and ‘60s that residents connect with and they drum along.” The cardio drumming is one example of how Diomaris brings boundless energy and
When a housekeeper suggested to Homeland’s Infection Preventionist Emile Shumbusho that the clock in Homeland Center’s Main Gathering Room would be a good, centralized place for a hand sanitizer station, he readily agreed. “That’s a fantastic idea,” he told the housekeeper. “Let’s do it right away.” Teamwork, agility, and communications
Lyn Russek likes to say that she’s lived a full life – and has the stories to prove it. As a Homeland Center resident, she enjoys attentive care and her personal care suite’s serenity. She is happy to share memories of her years stretching from department stores’ heyday to a
By Barbara Goll, BS, Community Education Liaison/Nutritionist Whether you are looking for full-time care, part-time care or occasional respite care, choosing someone to look after your loved one is a stressful process. It goes without saying that you want someone who can manage the details of the job — like
By Mary Peters, MSW, LSW, Assistant Director of Social Services, Homeland Hospice As my colleagues, friends and family know, I take Social Work month very seriously. I am a social worker by trade and take a lot of pride in what it means to be a social worker. The definition
For Dietary Supervisor Jermaine Simmons, working at Homeland Center is more than a fulfilling job – it’s a family tradition. He heard great things about Homeland from his grandmother, Amelia Hope, who worked in the laundry, and his aunt, Melody Flemming, a receptionist. When longtime Assistant Director of Nutritional Services
For Jackie Young, the six months she spent in Homeland Center rehabilitating from leg surgery was a time for healing, physical therapy, and reconnecting with old acquaintances. “The people were very nice,” she says. “One aide worked evenings, and she also had taken care of my mother a few years
“Two heads are better than one,” goes the old saying. In the case of Homeland Center, residents benefit from the collective talents of not one but two boards, guiding management and staff through daily operations. Homeland’s Board of Trustees is a traditional board, overseeing finances and business decisions. But unique
As a college senior majoring in social work, Daniqwa Buckner took an internship in a hospital geriatric unit. She didn’t think the work would appeal to her. “When I got there, I loved it,” she says. “Working with the residents, hearing their life stories, and helping on a day-to-day basis
