It is Homeland’s privilege to say “thank you” to all of America’s veterans. We honor the sacrifices made, appreciate the protection of our rights and freedoms, and are grateful for the services and aid
National honor distinguishes Homeland for quality care for patients and caregivers Harrisburg, PA (Oct. 2023) – Homeland HomeHealth, a nonprofit program serving Central Pennsylvania that provides physician-ordered medical treatment in
Board of Trustees member Ellen Brown sees parallels between her life and the history of Homeland. She and Homeland are “deeply rooted in Harrisburg” and committed to serving the community.
For most of her life, Mary Patti lived and worked in New York City. She loved the vibrant, energetic nature of city life. In many ways, Mary’s personality mirrored that of the city. She laughed easily and often and was
Hanukkah has meaning for everyone because it recalls a time when a small, devout family of defenders repelled a force of invaders, Homeland Center Chaplain Dann Caldwell told residents attending a ceremony commemorating the Festival of Lights. “This is all
On a Friday afternoon in December, the Homeland Center annual holiday party returned for the first time since 2019. The scents of homemade food wafted through the halls. Music filled the air. Santa posed for pictures. And best of all,
When she was in high school, Emma Lengyel was passionate about making people laugh. “I was in every play and musical,” she said. “I also enjoyed writing and art.” Today, Emma still makes people laugh, bringing a note of cheer
Residents, staff, and family often say the same thing about Homeland Center: “Everyone here is like family.” Homeland cultivates that atmosphere through its comfortable environment, high standards, and respect for every individual. But there’s one thing more: Homeland welcomes actual family relationships on staff. Generations of mothers, fathers, children, aunts,
Matt Evans of Duncannon lived his life with passion and purpose. He enjoyed rooting for the Tennessee Volunteers football team, making his famous chili for family and friends, and playing golf and video games. Undeniably, his greatest love was his wife Kathy, son Brady, age 12, and daughter Taryn, age
At her first Homeland Board of Managers meeting, Sherry Stout was in awe. “The thing I most remember was the emphasis on excellence,” she recalls. “Homeland doesn’t accept anything but hard work. We expect the best, and we are going to be the best.” Sherry and her husband Bill Stout,
It’s a sunny Wednesday and Homeland residents are enjoying a lunch of salmon patty or country-fried chicken in the Main Dining room as a pleasant string of tunes floats from the piano in the corner. The songs are familiar standards and Broadway classics – “Misty,” “People,” “Maria,” a medley from
Cheers from around the slot machines. Intense concentration at the poker table. Groans from the blackjack table. If Homeland Center residents can’t go to Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo can come to them. The Homeland Board of Managers worked its magic to make it happen, creating the fun, color, and din
There are moments in one’s life when the right people emerge to offer comfort and strength when it’s needed most. For Kathy Page of Camp Hill, this support came from the team at Homeland Hospice. Kathy’s husband, Charlie, died last summer after battling cancer for four years. During the final
Domingo Mancuello fingers flew across the keyboard as he entertained residents in Homeland Center’s Personal Care Dining Room with a mixture of ragtime and Dixieland jazz. Joining Domingo on Monday were Michael Winstanley on percussion and Tex Wyndham on the cornet. This was Domingo’s second performance at Homeland – he
Beef tenderloin. Crab cakes. Poached salmon. When it’s time for a special meal, Isaac Strausser and the rest of the Homeland dietary staff roll out the residents’ favorites. That includes delicacies like crab cakes, served for such holidays as New Year’s Day and Valentine’s Day. Isaac is dietary/purchasing supervisor, a
Helen Dietz’s friend, a co-worker at Bell Telephone, was seeing several GIs and one night she asked Helen to become acquainted with one of her beaux by chatting on the phone. Helen pretended to be the man’s sister. Before the call ended, Harry Dietz managed to get Helen’s number. He
Head nurse. American Legion Auxiliary president. Hospital volunteer. Tavernkeeper. Traveler. Church leader. Mother of five. How did Gladys Patrick fit it all into one life? “I was a great delegator,” she says today. Gladys was born in Minersville, in Pennsylvania’s anthracite region where her father was a miner. The oldest
