Stories

Homeland Center’s Board of Managers has a unique role

October 4, 2016

“Two heads are better than one,” goes the old saying. In the case of Homeland Center, residents benefit from the collective talents of not one but two boards, guiding management and staff through daily operations. Homeland’s Board of Trustees is a traditional board, overseeing finances and business decisions. But unique to…

Singing historian tells America’s story, and triggers memories, through songs

October 3, 2016

Roy Justice blows on a conch shell, eliciting amazingly musical notes, and the regular presentation of “The Singing Historian” at Homeland Center begins. Twice a month, Justice brings classic American songs and the stories behind them to Homeland Center. The popular presentations explore the side streets of history while also…

Employee Spotlight: Gillian Lawrence focused on helping others

October 2, 2016

Gillian Lawrence is focused on helping others. Whether she’s on the job or volunteering in the community, Gillian Lawrence is always doing good for others. “I’m very passionate about helping people, especially individuals who are not able to help themselves,” she says. Lawrence is Homeland’s Activities Assistant, becoming a full-time…

For fifth straight year Homeland Center Wins Harrisburg Magazine Readers’ Choice Award

October 1, 2016

For the fifth year in a row, a poll of Harrisburg Magazine’s more than 50,000 readers resulted in Homeland Center being selected as the Readers’ Choice for Best Long-Term Care Facility. “We are honored to again be recognized for our quality service to the Central Pennsylvania region,’’ said Barry S. Ramper…

Resident Spotlight: Room neighbors discover family connection

September 30, 2016

Residents and guests often comment on Homeland’s home-like atmosphere, where everyone feels like family. Now, two residents in facing rooms have taken the family theme one step further, discovering not only that they have roots in the same rural enclave but are first cousins by marriage. What are the odds?…

Employee Spotlight: Kathy Kuchwara looks after Homeland’s feathered friends

September 30, 2016

Kathy Kuchwara looks after Homeland’s feathered friends! Resident Mary Jane Baum noticed that the birds in Homeland’s second-floor aviary seemed to appreciate their new toys. “They love the swing,” agreed nurse Kathy Kuchwara. “They’re probably like people and the way we love to rock. For birds, maybe it’s the same…