Is Kitty Deaven enjoying her time at Homeland? “Oh, yes,” she said. “Yes, yes, yes, yes.” Kitty loves everything about Homeland, and so do her daughters. “It’s given us peace
A hallmark of a successful organization is its ability to evolve to meet the needs of its community. For more than 156 years, Homeland Center has structured its programming to
Homeland Hospice, a nonprofit outreach program of Homeland Center in Harrisburg, will host its 10th annual 5K and Memory Walk on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 8:30 a.m. at the Rossmoyne
Ask Mary Robinson one of her favorite gospel songs, and she’s happy to sing it for you. “Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine,” Mary sings from her home in Homeland’s Skilled Care. Her daughter, Delphine Walker, sings harmony. Mary believes that
Homeland’s Board of Trustees in September held its annual meeting, during which the Board and Homeland staff celebrated several significant accomplishments and achievements that the organization experienced during the past 12 months. “Overall, Homeland experienced both a very challenging and very successful
Homeland got in the “spirit” of Halloween and fall this year, making the most of everyone’s favorite season with activities full of pumpkin spice and everything nice. Fall at Homeland is an excellent time for getting outdoors, enjoying fall-flavored treats,
It is Homeland’s privilege to say “thank you” to all of America’s veterans. We honor the sacrifices made, appreciate the protection of our rights and freedoms, and are grateful for the services and aid that is provided to those in need. Events to celebrate and
With a long legal career behind him, Keith Clark has been narrowing his civic causes to those that present new challenges or learning opportunities. The offer to serve on the Homeland Board of Trustees intrigued him. “Health care is an area with a great deal of moving parts right now,”
Drew Weldon engages with Homeland residents as if he’s known them for years. “Hi, Nancy!” he says to one. “What’s up? Going for your walk? It’s hot out. It’s going to be hot out today.” Drew has only been working at Homeland for a few weeks but his ties to Homeland
Having grown up in the dry climate of Mexico, Reynaldo (Rey) Villarreal, chaplain for Homeland Hospice, reveres the rolling hills and green trees of Central Pennsylvania. For Rey, life with Homeland Hospice is another chapter in his story of serving others in their time of need. Homeland Hospice is a
By Barbara Goll, Community Liaison Educator and Nutritionist Despite 90% of Americans saying they would like to age-in-place, only 20% end up doing so. Why are our wishes not being fulfilled and what steps can we take to ensure they are? The answer lies in a few lifestyle changes. The
“Hi, Grandma!” “Hello! I miss you!” “Do you see Jillian, and Brooke, and Alex?” In groups of two or three, the members of Betty Dumas’ family took turns saying hello to their beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. With COVID-19 restrictions still in effect, no one could go inside, so the
Carol McCall was sitting in Homeland Center’s Chet Henry Memorial Pavilion helping the Board of Managers prepare fresh flower arrangements when two residents walked up. The next thing Carol knew, one resident was talking about his time in the Air Force, and the other was talking about his Navy service.
Bob Fultz taught his eight children many things. His son, Tim Fultz, learned the value of hard work while the family tended 10 acres of land, complete with gardens and livestock. “We had pigs for many years,” he recalls. “We raised and sold them. It’s a 24-hour-a-day job.” Bob Fultz
After a temporary pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Homeland Hospice is excited to announce its “Guitars … with Gratitude … 2020 Tour” is back on the road. Guitars are currently on display at Café 1500 in Harrisburg and Desperate Times Brewery in Carlisle. “Guitars, Gifts & Gratitude” was
By Myra Badorf, Asst. Director of Development, Homeland Hospice Make plans to join us on Saturday, October 3rd for our 6th Annual 5K and Memory Walk … “it’s the joy we will remember” during a fun and meaningful event. Over 6 years ago, a group of staff and board members
By Barbara Goll, Community Liaison Educator and Nutritionist Loneliness affects more than 42 million older Americans according to the American Psychological Association. While living alone does not inevitably lead to loneliness, it can be a contributing factor. Social contact typically decreases with age due to retirement, spouse and friends dying
