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
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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: National honor distinguishes Homeland for quality care for patients and caregivers. Homeland Hospice, a nonprofit hospice program that serves communities throughout Central Pennsylvania, has been named a 2023 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a national
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
Homeland Hospice Honors its Volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 19 – 25 National Volunteer Week provides the opportunity to recognize the millions of Americans who provide volunteer service in communities across the country. At Homeland Hospice, 42 trained volunteers are giving selflessly to help people live as fully as
Bill Williams is a master storyteller with a love of news, history and family. For Bill, knowing the joys and challenges of his ancestors has fueled his career ambitions and love of a good story. Bill resides in Mechanicsburg with his wife of 60 years, Mary Jane. He receives nursing
By Barbara Goll, Community Education Liaison and Nutritionist When thinking about how we have all been affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, I was reminded of a recent holiday gift. It was a snow globe. But instead of a cute holiday scene, I see our current world inside the snow
By Homeland Hospice Chaplain Dann Caldwell, M. Div., Th. M. In early April we are invited to celebrate two significant religious traditions and spiritual experiences: the Jewish Passover, a celebration of God’s freedom and liberation for the Hebrew Slaves from the Egyptian Pharaoh’s bondage; and the Christian Holy Week, which
By Barb Goll, Community Education Liaison and Nutritionist If stress drives you to eat, you are not alone. These past few weeks have been challenging for all! Eating for emotional reasons instead of hunger isn’t really about food at all. You may not even realize you are doing it until
3/26/2020 – Homeland Center The following information is provided as an update associated to a great deal of focus which has occurred over the last three weeks. Fortunately, to date, Homeland Center has no documented cases of COVID-19, but as health care professionals we know our residents are vulnerable to
Printed with permission from Gaura and her family. While physically petite, Gaura Khanal of Mechanicsburg is a pillar of strength, perseverance and love for her family and community. Last fall, she became a United States citizen at age 96. “My grandmother beamed with pride the day her citizenship was finalized,”
