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
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
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
In the skilled hands of Peggy Keiser, yarn transforms into colorful gestures of love for a child in need. It’s the latest measure of a lifetime of generosity – one that life at Homeland Center helps her continue. Peggy and
This article is re-posted with permission. We thank Gabrielle Elise Jimenez, hospice nurse, end-of-life doula, and conscious dying educator, for sharing her experiences at thehospiceheart.net blog. I saw a quote today, “when the elderly die, a library is lost and
Musician Lee Moyer, singing holiday songs for Homeland residents, added a unique twist to one familiar tune. “You’ll recognize it. I just changed the words a little bit,” he said as he introduced his next number. “This is from 1954.
The secret to living 100 years is lots of rest, says Gladys Mumper. The Homeland resident doesn’t like getting up early in the morning, but with Homeland’s array of activities, she packs a lot of living into the hours left
Aesop once said, “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” When it comes to volunteering your time to help others in need, an hour is valuable. Three hours are valuable. A once a week commitment is valuable. Are you looking to get involved in serving your
The Homeland Center parking lot was overflowing, not with cars, but with happy children and their families for the 2017 Summertime Fair. Summer storms held off until the end of the day, and kids enjoyed everything from hot dogs to snow cones and virtual reality games to pony rides. The
Bob Shaeffer thrives on honesty and fair dealing. Bob Shaeffer’s career as a salesman for Doubleday put him in touch with everyone from the friendly owners of mom-and-pop bookstore owners to celebrities. But his greatest satisfaction was derived from a sideline, when he and a good friend teamed up to
Quality Assurance Coordinator Amanda Schrader strives for excellence! In January 2016, Amanda Schrader had a new job at Homeland Center, a husband busy with his own work overseeing a prison medical unit, and two boys, ages 1 and 3. “I decided that was the perfect time in my life to
Homeland Center Activities Coordinator Dee Smith strides into the Homeland Solarium and the children lining the benches sit up and smile. “How is everyone?” Smith says brightly. “Good? Good! Nice day out today! Which stories are we going to read today?” It’s Story Time at Homeland. Twice a month in
Tamie is the assistant director of operations at Homeland Hospice, HomeHealth and HomeCare. She joined us in November, 2014. Tamie was born in Japan, then came to the States when her father retired from the Air Force after 23 years of service. She was seven years old when she and
For the sixth year in a row, Harrisburg Magazine’s more than 50,000 readers voted Homeland Center as Readers’ Choice for Best Long-Term Care Facility. The Readers’ Choice honor comes as Homeland is celebrating its 150th Anniversary and on the heels of achieving a perfect 5.0 score in U.S News and
Do you know the difference between home health and home care? What is palliative care? When should my family begin the conversation about hospice for dad? I think mom needs help lately with housework and getting to the doctor—how can Homeland help her? What service is right for me? Every
Last month, Homeland Hospice was awarded Partner Level Three status from the We Honor Veterans program – a program that was created by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Its objective is to increase access to and improve the
Thank you Cumberland County! Each year The Sentinel asks its readers to vote for who they believe is the best of the best in the county in nearly 130 different categories. Homeland Hospice was recently awarded first place in the Hospice Provider category for The Best of Cumberland County 2017.
