Stories

Don Lauver: A twin who’s one of a kind

October 22, 2019

For Don Lauver’s 82nd birthday, more than 20 family members trickled into Homeland Center on a picture-perfect autumn afternoon, with Tupperware in their hands, smiles on their faces, and love in their hearts. Don’s wife Joanne and daughter Jen Mark worked to set up the retro diner as Don greeted…

Homeland resident Bob Hostetter: “You have to want to make a difference”

September 24, 2019

Bob Hostetter loves history. He also loves iron-willed people who fight for change. His two loves converge at Homeland Center, founded in 1867 by a group of Harrisburg women determined to provide a home for widows and orphans left destitute after the Civil War. “They built Homeland as a place…

Creative spark: Homeland residents’ artworks bring cheer to sick children

September 23, 2019

After Homeland resident Joanna Kaisin colored an intricate scene of sun and leaves in green, yellow, and orange, she chose purple for the border. “It’s a happy color,” she said. A “spark of creativity” surged through Homeland Center for September’s National Assisted Living Week. The 2019 theme, “A Spark of…

New activities director Aleisha Connors: Enriching the quality of life at Homeland

September 23, 2019

A Homeland resident once offered some advice that Aleisha Connors took to heart. “Live every day as an adventure,” the resident said. “You only live once. Always take time for yourself. Remember where you came from and why you’re here.” Aleisha’s adventures have taken her to France, Barcelona, and Ireland,…

Homeland Hospice celebrates 10 years of providing quality care with “Guitars, Gifts & Gratitude” on November 10!

September 5, 2019

In Central Pennsylvania, the Homeland name is synonymous with quality, compassionate care and a focus on serving the community’s evolving needs. In keeping with Homeland’s mission of investing in exceptional community outreach, Homeland Hospice was launched 10 years ago. With hope, dignity, compassion, peace and comfort, Homeland Hospice is committed…

Homeland resident Gloria Mineur blazes her own path

August 28, 2019

Gloria Mineur points to a slant-top desk in her room which her father built the year she was born. “I’m 96, so that desk is 96 years old,” she says. Gloria enjoys life from her Homeland personal care suite, in a bright corner room where windows overlook trees. She has…