Resident Carl Barna grows a community garden
July 20, 2023
Carl Barna is looking over the Homeland vegetable garden when he spots a tomato, ripe and red. “Oh, my gosh,” he said. “Did you see that? Look at that. Holy
Carl Barna is looking over the Homeland vegetable garden when he spots a tomato, ripe and red. “Oh, my gosh,” he said. “Did you see that? Look at that. Holy
Titles of skill are not given. They are earned from hard work and perseverance. For Sharon Clark of Harrisburg, the title “Queen of the Camper” was bestowed upon her by
Katherine Harrity calls herself a smart aleck, but in reality, she is a satisfied Homeland resident with a quick, self-deprecating wit. “I’ve been here for a while, and they haven’t
Lorna Baer first knew Homeland through her past service with the Board of Managers. When she arrived as a resident, she knew her way around. “That’s one of the reasons I was glad to come here because it felt like
When David Sherman retired from civilian service with the U.S. Navy, 150 people signed the framed picture of the facility where he worked for 41 years, attesting to the friends he made and the impact he had. Now, David can
Liz Toci felt at home when she came to Homeland Center for a job interview. “When I walked in the door, I thought it was a beautiful place,” says Homeland’s new infection preventionist. She brings to Homeland a lifetime of
Valerie Moyer doesn’t remember a time when she wasn’t doing artwork. “It’s like breathing,” she says. “I was called to do it. It’s a gift from God and Kutztown University.” The Pennsylvania native and proud Kutztown alum lives in Beaver
Annual Health Care Symposium Addresses Industry Trends Every day, families throughout our community and nation are facing difficult discussions about the care of aging loved ones. Often these conversations don’t happen until an incident occurs prompting family members to “take stock” of their loved one’s ability to live independently. These
When Mindy Deardorff doodles, she doodles faces. “I love faces,” says the artist. “I’ve drawn faces since I was a kid.” She especially enjoys drawing the faces of the elderly. “There’s more character,” she says. “There’s more wisdom. You get more from the expressions.” With her love for drawing faces,
When Mildred Anthony was a child, Sunday dinner was an early affair. Afterward, her father would get into his 1935 Hudson and drive the members of his band, the Mahanoy City Eagles Band, to New York City. After midnight, Mildred’s family would gather around the radio to hear her father’s
Anita Payne knows what makes a good CNA. “A true heart,” she said. “Honesty. Patience. And being willing to learn, because nursing is forever changing. People can’t come into this thinking they know everything.” Anita has been with Homeland Center since 2005, and she is “truly grateful” for those 13
Strong bonds with family and friends are a common theme in Sara Slothower’s life. Loving and supportive parents shaped her childhood, and brought her to Harrisburg where she met her husband and raised her family. Friendships formed through her volunteer work ultimately brought her to Homeland Center where she has
In 1934, Marie Andrews’ father started a tradition in Lykens, Pennsylvania, that continues to this day. To thank the customers of his hardware store and electrical appliance repair shop, Richard Klinger outfitted a sound truck with evergreens, sat on top wearing a Santa Claus suit, and drove through the town,
Homeland Center residents will soon be able to access a host of audiobooks, large-print titles and other materials as part of a growing cooperative effort with the Dauphin County Library System. Rob Lesher, the executive director of the Dauphin County Library System recently visited Homeland’s Ted Lick Room library and
No sooner had Homeland Center opened its doors in Harrisburg to care for those left widowed and orphaned by the Civil War than Pennsylvania Congressman John Christian Kunkel, a friend of Abraham Lincoln, stepped forward to offer financial support. Decades later his grandson, John Crain Kunkel, continued his family’s traditions
A rainy day couldn’t spoil the fun of when Homeland Center kicked off the 2018 summer season with an annual tradition – the return of monthly all-American picnics for residents and families. Since Ellenberger Unit memory care residents couldn’t go outside for the picnic, the picnic came inside. Seated at
4th Annual Heroes for Homeland Hospice 5K a Success! On Saturday, June 9, runners and walkers of all ages and abilities laced up their sneakers for the 4th Annual Heroes for Homeland Hospice 5K at City Island in Harrisburg. The event brought together nearly 100 runners who enjoyed the course
