Earl Soliday kicks a foot in lively fashion. “I couldn’t even move my leg before, but look at that now,” he said. “I feel good. They’re treating me well in
Babs Phillips is a longtime Board of Managers member who has seen Homeland grow to meet the community’s needs while maintaining its status as a premier care facility. “It’s the
by Laurie Bassler, MSW, Homeland Hospice I have an uncle who asked me “why anyone would want a social worker present when their loved one is dying?” Typically, a social
Dennis Dinger and Tina Jones are a father-daughter duo with divergent careers but a shared passion for Homeland Center. Dennis is a career financial services executive who serves as treasurer for the Homeland Board of Trustees. Tina started working in
Mentor. Friend. Champion. Ask those closest to Betty Hungerford, director of development for Homeland Center, and these words immediately come to mind. Whether her friends and colleagues have known her for decades or days, one thing rings true. To know
On a recent Monday, a Homeland resident dropped by the Homeland Gift Shop, wearing a lovely scarf that came from the shop. She wasn’t looking for anything in particular. She just pops in every day to see what’s new. “They’re
The Civil War (1861-1865) took our country through some of its darkest days as states and families found themselves on opposite sides of the fight. When the war ended on April 9, 1865, our country had lost more than 620,000
CNA quality supervisor fills her job with love! Dawn Mason was hurrying through her day when a Homeland resident’s advice made her pause. “You’re going to be more than what you think you are if you just stop and look,” the resident said. Did that mean Mason wasn’t doing her
Joanna Kasian found a new life in America! From working on a family farm in Poland to finding love and raising a family in America, Joanna Kasian has lived a rich life. “I always have a story to tell,” says the current Homeland Center resident. Joanna was born in Poland
From adagio to scherzo, residents of Homeland Center enjoyed a real treat on the first day of November – an intimate performance from renowned Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra musicians led by Maestro Stuart Malina. The mini-concert was a sort of command performance, requested by residents as part of Homeland’s 150th anniversary
Caregivers who take good care of themselves are in a better position to take care of others. Caregiving is a meaningful and important role, but it’s often an around the clock job with multiple responsibilities, new demands, and challenges that leave little time for normal routines and self-care that are
Gloria Walters and her sister make the most of Homeland. Gloria Walters grew up as the youngest of six children, but she was never the stereotypically spoiled baby sister. “With six of us, the housework and the cooking, I don’t think Mom had any time to spoil any of us,”
“Here we have another polka,” Harry Minskey told his Homeland audience. “But this could be something strange to all of you, that we might play a song you never heard of, one called ‘The Beer Barrel Polka.’” The audience got the joke. Right away, they told Minskey that, of course,
Jennifer Parsons keeps residents moving forward! She is leading Homeland residents in exercises meant to maintain flexibility. “Feet in front of you, roll your ankles,” she instructs. “One, two, three.” They count up to 10. Then, she says, “Opposite way. One, two, three . . .” The ankle-rolling concluded, Parsons
As our parents age, as we age, life sometimes doesn’t go as planned. Mom may get sick and need around the clock expert nursing care. Dad isn’t the same after Mom passed and needs some assistance, but still wants to live his life as independently as he possibly can. They
As Homeland Center celebrates its 150th anniversary, its future lies in continuing to provide excellent care at its historic Harrisburg location as well as expanding to meet the growing healthcare needs throughout the Central Pennsylvania region. Quality, continued growth and full commitment to Homeland’s founding principles was the message delivered
For three years, Henry Weaver’s mother-in-law lived at Homeland Center, and she always had visitors. Weaver’s wife, Peggy, visited Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Henry Weaver came on Sundays, joining her for lunch in the dining room. “She was well-loved by people here,” Henry Weaver says. Though her husband had
