Look closely at Evelyn Dunbar’s paintings, and you might find “a little gift” – a tiny fairy worked into the scene or a little light. “That’s for my mom,” said
Two cards sat on the green felt in front of Geoffrey Davenport, a seven and a nine. The next card could put him over 21, for a losing hand, but
“You, my brown eyed girl.” The lyrics of “Brown Eyed Girl,” Van Morrison’s nostalgic and catchy song from 1967, is familiar to many and a portal to another time for
Sipping a Coke float delivered by a kind Homeland Center aide, Betty Hungerford shared why life is better in a top-rated continuing care retirement community. “When you reach a certain age, you’re better off in a place like Homeland than
How hands-on is Homeland’s Board of Managers? Janet Young puts it in four words. “We dust the Hummels.” As in the sizeable Hummel figurine collection donated to Homeland and displayed in hallways, meeting rooms, gathering spaces, and the chapel. Recently, Board of
Mike Conte came to Homeland in April. Since then, he has made friends — “lots of them.” “They’re really nice here,” he said. “I like the people. I like how the staff caters to you.” Mike and his wife, Betty,
Homeland unveiled its Tribute Medallions at a special ceremony held in May at Homeland Center in Uptown Harrisburg. The Tribute Medallions along with a special plaque about Homeland are displayed on the iron fence that surrounds the facility. The zinc
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,
In the United States, nearly 68 million people have hypertension, which is commonly called high blood pressure. If not treated, high blood pressure can lead to heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure and kidney disease. With one in three people impacted by this disease, understanding its causes and treatment is
We all need human connections, especially during the journey of grief. A smile or caring embrace from individuals in our support network can provide us courage to share our most intimate feelings of loss, and give us the strength to believe in a better tomorrow. The impact of social distancing
The last Monday in May is recognized as Memorial Day, a special time to remember soldiers lost in wars and conflicts. Small towns hold parades and families come together for picnics. As a country, the president or vice president lays a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery at the Tomb of
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
Despite being raised in Brooklyn, one of Lee Spitalny’s fondest memories is riding horses when she was a girl. “There was a bridle path in one area,” Lee says. “My friend and I would take a bus dressed in our jodhpurs and boots, feeling very ‘la-di-da.’ We would ride around
Major Henry “Hank” Heim planned every detail of his funeral. Similar to the funeral of President John F. Kennedy, Hank wanted his final farewell to represent valor, honor and duty with representation from active service members. For Hank, his funeral would be a love-letter to the country he honored and
At Homeland Center, residents are playing bingo, singing favorite tunes, creating fun crafts, eating pizza, and chatting with family – but not in the usual manner. As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, the activities department went into high gear to keep residents safe but still able to enjoy the events
“The elders are the history and mirror of the living past. Study them to brighten your life and future.” ― Ehsan Sehgal In Celebration of Earth Day … Please enjoy this reprint of wise ponderings from those we hold dear and near. Checking out at the store, and older lady
By “Dr. Rox” — Roxane E. Hearn, PhD Homeland’s Employee Wellness Program Coordinator, Health & Wellness Psychologist and Personal Health Coach Greetings from a place of gratitude and optimism! Until we can see normalcy on the horizon, it is important that we do not allow our health and well-being
