Stories

60 charter members of The 1867 Society of Homeland honored

June 8, 2015

Generous contributions make it possible for Homeland Center to provide in excess of $2 million in annual benevolent care HARRISBURG, PA (Friday, May 8, 2015) – Sixty charter members of the new 1867 Society of Homeland were honored today for generous donations that make it possible for Homeland Center and Homeland Hospice…

Homeland Center’s rehab brings a holistic approach to wellness

April 8, 2015

Marianna Bjurstrom doesn’t let severe arthritis keep her from enjoying the day trips and activities that Homeland has to offer. Her rehabilitation services have helped her retain as much mobility as possible and even taught her to use a power wheelchair. “I don’t want to be a couch potato,” she…

Homeland is proactive in preventing weight loss

December 12, 2014

Unintended weight loss in the elderly is serious business. When the body is forced to draw on stored protein for energy, the antibodies that ward off illness are diverted, and a cascade of negative health consequences can follow. “If you have an 80- or 85-year-old who’s beginning to lose weight,…

Two residents recount service during World War II, Korea during Veterans Day luncheon

November 12, 2014

For F.M. Richard Simons, volunteering to fight during World War II was a way of giving back to the country that had welcomed his grandparents. The Korea War was in full force when a friend from nursing training convinced Marianna Bjurstrom to join the Air Force. To Bjurstrom, who was…

Homeland sing-along sparks memories, smiles

October 27, 2014

Pete Wambach recalls how, as he played a sentimental song for retirement community residents, he noticed a woman wiping away tears. He asked her what was wrong. “My husband sang that song and got down on his knee in Riverfront Park and proposed to me,” she said. “And he’s been…

Homeland Center recognizes past achievements, focuses on the challenges ahead

October 17, 2014

In its 147 year history, Homeland Center has never asked a resident to leave because they lacked funds. Making good on this practice over the past year, Homeland Center has provided more than $2.8 million in charitable care for residents, auditor David H. Padden reported during the annual meetings of…