Afternoon tea is a quintessential English custom and fashionable social event. It is a time to pause in the afternoon for refreshments, petite sandwiches, desserts and conversation with friends. Homeland
Maybe it brings to mind a patchwork of scrap paper made by a schoolkid in art class, but Phiroza Kapadia elevates the art form into seamless, peaceful works of art.
Recently, a resident who came to Homeland successfully rehabbed after a stroke and left for independent living. A couple of months later, flowers arrived for the rehab staff, with thanks
As a career nurse, Elner Mann worked in hospitals, doctors’ offices, and as a night nurse for a trucking company, where she once saved the life of a stricken man. A 1956 newspaper story recounts her administering first aid to
A home-cooked meal made with thoughtful intentions can do more than fill one’s belly; it can provide empathy and compassion for a family going through difficult times. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit our region, many of us turned to Netflix
This year Cindy Zelko celebrates her 25th anniversary as an accountant in the Homeland finance office, but her ties to Homeland go far deeper. Cindy first worked for Homeland as a secretary during a gap year between high school and
Charles Wilson took a career with the former Allegheny Airlines and turned it into a lifetime of travel that has taken him to 23 countries. Until quite recently, he was a resident of Homeland skilled care, joking with staff and
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
Joanna Kasian found a new life in America! From working on a family farm in Poland to finding love and raising a family in America, Joanna Kasian has lived a rich life. “I always have a story to tell,” says the current Homeland Center resident. Joanna was born in Poland
