Home is more than where the heart is. It is the place we find comfort, peace and independence. For aging and homebound individuals, home is often the best and most
When Jennifer Murray gives tours to potential personal care residents and their families, she shares Homeland Center’s amazing 156-year history of devotion to the community. “We’re not going anywhere,” she
Margo Konetski didn’t initially think of herself as an artist, but as a child, “everything had doodles on it.” Teachers would chide her for being inattentive, but now, she knows
After leaving for six years to take the top spot at the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg, Jennifer Ross said she is happy to be back at Homeland Center and again be “a strong, supportive presence for our residents and
Earl Soliday kicks a foot in lively fashion. “I couldn’t even move my leg before, but look at that now,” he said. “I feel good. They’re treating me well in the rehab area.” Earl slipped while cleaning snow off a
Babs Phillips is a longtime Board of Managers member who has seen Homeland grow to meet the community’s needs while maintaining its status as a premier care facility. “It’s the employees,” she said. “They maintain a caring attitude. It starts
by Laurie Bassler, MSW, Homeland Hospice I have an uncle who asked me “why anyone would want a social worker present when their loved one is dying?” Typically, a social worker’s job is to assist with concrete needs, like helping
Gloria Mineur points to a slant-top desk in her room which her father built the year she was born. “I’m 96, so that desk is 96 years old,” she says. Gloria enjoys life from her Homeland personal care suite, in a bright corner room where windows overlook trees. She has
Before joining Homeland Center, Jonathan Bogush performed emergency-preparedness consultations with government agencies. But he rarely got to see the result of his work. He found the closure he craved as Homeland’s new Director of Purchasing and Emergency Preparedness. At his interview for the job, Jonathan talked with President and CEO
At 97 years young, Frances Shoop has a keen mind filled with memories of milestone adventures and beloved family moments. Frances lives with her daughter and caregiver Louetta Romberger in Millersburg. The two enjoy looking through family photo albums of the past, and cherish frequent visits from Louetta’s grandchildren (Frances’
David McBride’s journey as an artist has brought him from scenic peninsulas to Homeland Center, where he is the artist on exhibit in the Florida Room gallery through September. He loves the opportunity to bring beautiful scenes for Homeland residents, staff, and visitors to experience. “I’m so happy to be
Ghidai Woldai has a story to tell. It starts in Eritrea, the East African nation where her father was a governor. Family life was typical – going to church, going to school. But in the turmoil of a violent government takeover, her father was killed and her mother imprisoned. She
Patrick Ulmen can tell you how to milk a cow or make a thermometer casing. He once operated a submarine engine. He can fix a broken-down car. And he can paint a beautiful seascape. It’s all a product of a life lived on dairies, in towns, and working with the
By guest writer and Homeland Hospice Nurse, Helen Haddick. This article is republished with permission from Helen’s blog From Saving to Sending, Hospice Isn’t Just About Dying. Prior to becoming a Hospice Nurse, Helen’s journey included ten years of being a Med Surg, ICU, and Perianesthesia Nurse. >>> As nurses,
On Saturday, June 22, 271 runners and walkers laced up their sneakers for the 5th Annual Homeland Hospice 5K at City Island in Harrisburg, This is the highest attended race in the event’s history. Homeland Hospice is a hospice program that serves communities throughout Central Pennsylvania. A new feature at
Name an animal you wouldn’t kiss. That was the question. Team 2 debated it among themselves. Gorilla, someone said. Or a monkey? “I’d kiss a monkey,” one teammate objected. They decided on “frog,” but that brought up a red X on the screen and a loud buzzer. This was Family
Before she joined the Board of Managers, Alicelyn Watson Sleber knew Homeland Center well through her work in local social services and visits to fellow church members living here. “I like that Homeland is in the community,” Alicelyn says. “They involve the community in their undertakings, and they give back
