Anita Payne knows what makes a good CNA. “A true heart,” she said. “Honesty. Patience. And being willing to learn, because nursing is forever changing. People can’t come into this
Strong bonds with family and friends are a common theme in Sara Slothower’s life. Loving and supportive parents shaped her childhood, and brought her to Harrisburg where she met her
In 1934, Marie Andrews’ father started a tradition in Lykens, Pennsylvania, that continues to this day. To thank the customers of his hardware store and electrical appliance repair shop, Richard
Everyone loves the signs of summer. Fresh strawberries. Flowers in bloom. Music in the air. Homeland Center residents and staff enjoyed them all as they welcomed the warm weather during the “Signs of Summer” gathering under the Chet Henry Memorial
Homeland Center resident Ray Caldwell remembers the joy of French fries on a warm night. “As a kid, I’d go to local fairs in the street,” he said. “In the summertime, people had fairs, maybe a block fair or carnival.
When Ronald Brinkley visits Homeland Hospice patients, he believes he gets more out of the encounters than they do. “It’s been a blessing and truly a privilege,” said Brinkley. “You get to know them well. Most of them are very
As published at “Moments of Life,” National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, April 2016 Karen, a long-time Homeland Hospice volunteer, was assigned to visit Mary Frances shortly after she was admitted to hospice services. Mary Frances lived in a skilled
