Stories

Guiding a loved one with dementia toward the right kind of care

November 18, 2013

It’s perhaps the most insidious of all diseases. Dementia doesn’t sicken the body. It steals the mind, slowly robbing an individual’s very essence, their personality. All that makes them who they are. Up against this kind of foe, families often need help for a loved one with dementia. But how…

Talking to a loved one about transitioning to a personal care residence

November 11, 2013

Maybe you get scared after seeing an older loved one fall. Or your mom or dad is getting more than a little confused — not forgetting the keys but forgetting what they are for. Perhaps a former happy homemaker begins letting things go; the house is dirty, personal hygiene slips….

Entering our 146th year with commitment to top-quality service & charitable care

November 10, 2013

Recognized as one of the area’s best places to work and a recipient of Medicare’s top rating, Homeland Center is celebrating its 146th year of providing quality care to residents of Central Pennsylvania. Chartered as the Home for the Friendless in 1867, Homeland originally sheltered destitute women and homeless children,…

21 French high school students touring area

October 1, 2013

The students and their teacher were from Lyon, a city in southeast France with which Governor Tom Corbett’s office has an economic and cultural exchange program. Working with the governor’s office, Harristown Development Corp. coordinated the trip. Harristown, which owns and operates the downtown Strawberry Square retail and office complex,…

Homeland Hospice: Ensuring quality of life

July 8, 2013

For those unfamiliar with hospice, the very mention may give rise to uneasy thoughts about death. But in reality, hospice care is all about creating a quality of life for patients. While hospice care is called for at the end of life, the focus is about helping patients live to…

Homeland Center meets the nutritional needs of residents

July 8, 2013

Just like in any family, mealtime at Homeland Center is one of the most anticipated times of the day. The residents look forward to not only another delicious meal, but also to the social aspects of gathering in the dining room with friends, staff, and families. What does differ slightly…