From her earliest years, Marilyn LaDieu had relatives who were artists and who always encouraged her in her artistic pursuits. “I have memories of people saying, ‘Oh, Marilyn’s an artist.
Joyce Zandieh is a new resident at Homeland, but since moving into her personal care suite, people can see a difference. “My friends say they can feel a change in
Dr. Suzanne Sheaffer of Harrisburg has held many titles in her life. She is a Gold Star mother, nurse, volunteer and tireless advocate for victim’s rights. She is a steadfast fighter
Artist Steve Wetzel was hanging his works in the Homeland gallery when a resident stopped to watch. “This is the first show they’ve hung at Homeland since the pandemic,” Wetzel said. “He was happy to see new art going on
Sandra Daily is a busy woman. She’s a grandmother involved in the Daughters of the American Revolution and a supporter of anti-bullying campaigns. So, the first time Homeland asked her to serve on its Board of Managers, she declined. But
Employee Spotlight At 12 years-old Teena Mowery from Shippensburg learned she loved to help others while working as a candy striper at a local hospital. This experience led Teena to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) when she was only
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
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.
Dignity is paramount to Assistant Director of Nursing Virginia Halty Virginia Halty entered nursing in pediatrics, but she was inspired to serve the elderly by watching her beloved grandmother deal with “the issues of aging.” “She was probably the most beautiful, understanding, kind, and considerate person I’ll ever meet in
Many people cook for fun, or because they must. Jim Phillips, though, believes that cooking “can become a means of worship.” The Homeland resident has spent his life on a spiritual quest entwined with cooking as a ministry, whether he’s preparing meals for a few friends or hundreds of people.
Enjoying the warm weather during one of Homeland Center’s recent picnics, resident Pete Patton and his daughter, Deb Herneisey, said it reminded them of past family get-togethers. “We had a fire pit before fire pits were in style!” said Deb, recalling the family’s “wienie roasts,” where they cooked hot dogs
Homeland Center was rocking to “Mack the Knife” when Kat & Tom were back in town. Kat & Tom are a husband-and-wife song and dance duo whose Homeland appearances always draw a crowd. The popular pair presents carefully crafted shows at retirement communities around the East, but their ties to
For aging and homebound individuals, home is the best place to remain as functional and independent as possible, with the highest degree of security, comfort and dignity. When individuals hear the words home care and home health, some mistakenly think the two are synonymous, however, home care and home health
Are you are getting older each year? Of course – we all are – that is why we celebrate our birthday, right? Are you feeling older each year? Perhaps recently you realize keeping up with the laundry, the house, and especially the yard work is getting harder to do without
A lifelong South Central Pennsylvania resident, Jennifer Murray, currently the Director of Personal Care, began at Homeland a little over a year ago in March of 2016. Murray has been a nurse for seventeen years. “I received my LPN certification in 1999 and became a Personal Care Home Administrator in
Homeland Hospice joins other hospice providers across the country in honoring our Nation’s Veterans and is listed as a participating provider on the We Honor Veterans website. By being a We Honor Veterans Partner, Homeland Hospice is better prepared to build professional and organizational capacity to provide quality care for
When faced with a life-threatening illness, making serious decisions about your care can be overwhelming. At Homeland Hospice, our goal is to make you and your loved ones informed of the choices you have. We encourage all patients to have a face-to-face conversation with their doctors, caregivers, and spiritual advisors
