Stories
Resident Spotlight: Joanne Creason recalls a life of movie theaters, golf, and kids
Joanne Creason remembers working her father’s neighborhood movie theaters in Harrisburg. She did everything but run the projector – booking movies, selling tickets, working the concessions counter and keeping a close eye on the children attending the Saturday matinees. “They could misbehave a little until I caught them,” she said….
Employee recognition event celebrates relationships at the heart of Homeland Center
Carmella “BJ” Williams promised she wouldn’t cry, but her co-workers spotted signs of tears as she accepted recognition for her 25 years of service to Homeland Center. “Congratulations to all my staff in dietary and for all the teamwork at Homeland,” said the assistant director of nutritional services. “We pull…
Safety first and always: Homeland Center unveils new $700,000 emergency generator
A steady drizzle on the heels of severe thunderstorms earlier in the week was a fitting backdrop as Homeland Center unveiled its new $700,000 emergency generator that will enhance the safety its 145 residents on May 17, 2018. “We realized we had to, in the best of interest of our…
Residents help plan their special party for Homeland’s 150th Anniversary
The balloons were colorful and the conversation was lively as waiters and waitresses clad in black circulated among residents in Homeland Center main dining room, offering such delicacies as crab cakes, lobster rolls, sirloin tip pipettes and edible bruschetta spoons. “There was a vast array of food and I enjoyed…
Capturing special moments with memory books
People living with cognitive and language impairment have difficulty finding the right words as well as recalling recent events. Sometimes the words are on the tip of their tongue but remain elusive. This situation can create frustration and embarrassment. But help is available. Speech-language pathologists evaluate and treat cognitive-communication disorders…
Homeland residents can’t help falling in love with Elvis
Ladies and gentlemen, Elvis is in the building! Homeland Center residents, staff, and guests were treated to the musical sounds – and shaking hips – of Elvis Presley impersonator Brad Crum, on a Friday afternoon in April. Dressed in a sky-blue suit studded with rhinestones and dripping with chains, Crum…
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