Stories

Homeland makes Father’s Day special

July 22, 2020

Bob Fultz taught his eight children many things. His son, Tim Fultz, learned the value of hard work while the family tended 10 acres of land, complete with gardens and livestock. “We had pigs for many years,” he recalls. “We raised and sold them. It’s a 24-hour-a-day job.” Bob Fultz…

Virtual visits bring peace of mind to Homeland residents and family

July 1, 2020

Julia Marburger was always the woman whose home was open to everyone. “She raised five boys on her own, which is amazing,” says her daughter-in-law, Sharon Marburger. “Her home became the little hub of the neighborhood. Everybody was always at her house.” In a virtual sense, Julia is still welcoming…

Lin Roussel’s donation drive shows her gratitude to Homeland

June 24, 2020

When the COVID-19 virus sidelined Lin Roussel’s work as a Homeland Hospice massage therapist, she became a temperature screener at Homeland Center, ensuring no incoming employees had a fever — a potential coronavirus symptom. “I always heard from people that they love Homeland,” she says. “Now that I’m at Homeland…

Homeland Center meditation sessions offer happy thoughts to banish stress

June 3, 2020

“We’re going to the beach today,” Dr. Roxane Hearn told a group of Homeland Center residents. Sure enough, the residents went to the beach. Mentally, at least, they wiggled their toes in warm sand. More importantly, they created calm places for mental getaways and for replacing stressful thoughts with happy…

Homeland resident Clyde Johnson recalls a life of hard work and service

June 1, 2020

It wasn’t always easy for Clyde Johnson, but after a lifetime of service to community, church, and country, he is happy to be at Homeland Center. “They treat me just like a king,” he says. “I can’t even describe it.” Clyde, the fourth of 11 children, grew up in Reedsville,…

Spiritual guidance, meditation and wellness keep Homeland staff in top form during crisis

May 11, 2020

At Homeland, even the heroes on the frontlines and in core services need inspiration to get through hectic days. Fortunately, they have heroes of their own to turn to, in the form of four chaplains and a wellness adviser. While Homeland Center’s stringent actions are protecting residents from COVID-19, leadership…