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
The Civil War (1861-1865) took our country through some of its darkest days as states and families found themselves on opposite sides of the fight. When the war ended on April 9, 1865, our country had lost more than 620,000
The Homeland resident known as Mr. Randy had a request. He likes country music – all of it. No particular artist. Just classic country. Music therapist Hannah Brezinski had just the thing. “Hank Williams,” she said. “We’re going to shake
Attention to detail is a hallmark of Homeland’s excellence, and it starts in the finance office. “A number, a letter, a point, or a dot somewhere can mean a mistake in the information,” said Sonia Miralda, a Homeland financial assistant.
Caring for family is important to Pat Wise, whether it was helping to look after her siblings, her own daughter and granddaughter, or children at the residential Milton Hershey School. Pat and her first husband, Robert Samuel Townsley, moved from
Music? Check. Santa hats? Check. Heaps of homemade food? Check. On a Friday evening in December, residents and their guests agreed that Homeland’s annual holiday party has all the makings of a family gathering at home. Every year, Homeland residents invite their friends and family to this spirited celebration of
Jackie Roy brings grandmother’s lessons to work and life. Jackie Roy’s grandmother taught her how to cook and how to bake a cake from scratch. More importantly, Lula Mae Sellers taught her granddaughter lessons in being a good manager. “If you’re ever in charge of people,” she would say, “treat
Farm life was never dull for Homeland Resident Theodora Howarth Theodora Howarth lived a good life, growing up on a farm in New Jersey. The work was endless, but, “somebody has to get those eggs from those chickens.” “You can’t stop, because if you did, you lost everything,” the Homeland
Homeland Center owes its renown, in part, to the expertise and enthusiasm of its board members. Now, it says goodbye to two who have been central to upholding Homeland’s commitment to excellence. Homeland thanks Kelly Lick, Board of Managers 2014 to 2017, and Gail Siegel, Board of Trustees 2004 to
Born and raised in the beautiful Susquehanna Valley, Rev. Dann Caldwell has been a part of the Homeland family since 2013. “Both of my parents are a part of the Homeland family as well,” Rev. Caldwell says. “Each is receiving care at Homeland Center in uptown Harrisburg.” As one of
Homeland 2018 Lottery Calendar wrapped up! Thank you to all the supporters of Homeland Center’s 2018 Lottery Calendar. The 2019 Calendar is now available if you haven’t purchased yours yet. Read here for more details. More than $13,000 was awarded throughout the year. See the full list of winners of
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We exist to serve hospice patients in the communities where you live, to provide hope and compassionate care, ensuring they receive quality end of life care through the many therapies and extra services we offer: Nearly 50,000 hours of in-home relief services are provided annually to our patients’ families &
For the second year straight, Homeland Center received a perfect score from U.S News and World Report, receiving a 5.0 rating in the publication’s Best Nursing Homes 2017-18 released today and available at https://health.usnews.com/best-nursing-homes/area/pa/homeland-center-395475 The recognition comes as Homeland this year celebrates its 150th anniversary. Established after the Civil War
CNA quality supervisor fills her job with love! Dawn Mason was hurrying through her day when a Homeland resident’s advice made her pause. “You’re going to be more than what you think you are if you just stop and look,” the resident said. Did that mean Mason wasn’t doing her
