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
Our pets are loyal and trusted members of our family. Their unconditional love and friendship brighten our darkest days and make the good days even better. Research has shown that pets, especially
Of all the things Dorothy Yoder loves about Homeland Center, her favorite is the van trips. Excursions take residents to lunch at a favorite restaurant or visit local sites. “This
This article is re-posted with permission. We thank Gabrielle Elise Jimenez, hospice nurse, end-of-life doula, and conscious dying educator, for sharing her experiences at thehospiceheart.net blog. I saw a quote today, “when the elderly die, a library is lost and
Musician Lee Moyer, singing holiday songs for Homeland residents, added a unique twist to one familiar tune. “You’ll recognize it. I just changed the words a little bit,” he said as he introduced his next number. “This is from 1954.
The secret to living 100 years is lots of rest, says Gladys Mumper. The Homeland resident doesn’t like getting up early in the morning, but with Homeland’s array of activities, she packs a lot of living into the hours left
Homeland’s Lottery Calendar tradition continues! Our annual Lottery Calendar is the gift that keeps on giving throughout the year, because everyone who purchases a calendar is automatically entered into daily drawings for cash prizes of up to $155. And yes,
Celebrate Homeland Center’s 150th Anniversary with a collection of recipes from the Homeland “family.” Features over 185 recipes from Homeland Center board members, residents, volunteers, family members, staff and friends Recipes are enclosed in a sturdy 3-ring binder measuring 7 inches wide by 9.25 inches high Features photos of Homeland
On the morning of Saturday, June 3rd, 2017, the 3rd annual Evelyn’s Heroes for Homeland Hospice 5K was held. Over 100 runners/walkers participated in the race. The goal of the yearly event is to bring awareness to the different types of programs and services Homeland Hospice offers, as well as
Her grandchildren thought what better way to honor the memory of their late grandmother than to provide a donation in her name – continuing the practice of generosity – an attribute she strongly encouraged each of them to make a priority in their lives. Evelyn’s family will have 19 participating
So many men were lost during the Civil War that places were needed to shelter their widows and orphans. That’s the piece of history that made an impression on retired CBS News Sunday Morning anchor Charles Osgood when he came to Homeland Center as part of its 150th anniversary celebration.
Betty Wise enjoys sharing her paintings with family and friends, but there is one painting she will never give away. It’s her first, a view of rowboats on a shimmering blue ocean. She copied from a picture in a book and after she had finished, Betty’s art teacher said, “You’re
A beacon of care and stability. A model for change. This is the Homeland Center that was celebrated on May 7, 2017, when Homeland’s many friends gathered to celebrate the 150th anniversary of a storied Harrisburg institution. Homeland’s 150th anniversary gala, held at the Hilton Harrisburg, was noted for its
For 49 years, Pauline Neal delivers joy! Pauline Neal has trained thousands of Homeland employees, and she tells them all the same thing she heard when she was hired in 1959. “Always remember that this facility doesn’t belong to anyone but the people who live here,” the Homeland matron told
“I cannot say enough about how wonderful the Memorial Picnic was. Homeland did an incredible job of making the event one of joy and remembrance. Not everyone gets a chance to publicly honor their loved one who has died, so it was such a gift to allow family and friends
Homeland Center 150th Anniversary Gala May 7, 2017 Thank you to our sponsors, patrons and friends! Anniversary Year Sponsor The John Crain Kunkel Foundation Celebrity Sponsor John M. Arnold Diamond Sponsor Harold E. Mauery Platinum Plus Sponsor Capital BlueCross Fulton Financial Advisors at Fulton Bank Platinum Sponsor Bryn Mawr Trust
Roxane Hearn motivates Homeland’s staff to be their best! Homeland Center CNA Symira McNeely was motivated to improve her health and appearance, but on the way to losing 45 pounds, her apparent lack of progress could get discouraging. That’s when Homeland Health and Wellness Director Roxane Hearn would draw from
