More than 156 years ago, nine churches and 18 women came together to find a way to meet the growing humanitarian needs in our community after the Civil War. Their
Homeland Center and Homeland at Home, which provides a full continuum of services to care for residents, patients and clients, has earned deficiency-free survey results across all five of its
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
“In sickness and in health” are five simple words couples pledge on their wedding day. These words become the most sacred of promises during challenging times. Debra and Mike of Dauphin County have kept this vow for 57 years of marriage. During
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
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
The songbook on the Roland keyboard in John D’Orazio’s personal care suite at Homeland is open to “Stranger in Paradise.” It’s a testament to John’s lifelong love of music. “I was never very good at it,” he admits. “I’m a frustrated musician. I tried to teach my son the guitar,
Being healthy is its own reward, but that doesn’t stop Homeland Center from sweetening the pot, so to speak, with incentives and challenges encouraging employees to take charge of their health. “For us to be the best we can be for the group of residents, patients, and clients who’ve entrusted
In good times, friends share laughter, create memories and plan for the future. They celebrate special occasions and inside jokes. In challenging times, they listen to each other’s heartache and provide stability and guidance. Cathy Paul and Carol Wood are such friends. Their lives are forever intertwined by the joys
We all have them. Special memories of time spent with a loved one. With perfect clarity, we remember the sounds, scents and feelings of the moment. Sometimes the collection of these moments play like a slideshow in our mind. After the death of a loved one, these memories sustain us.
From noon to 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday between June 12 and July 24, each of Homeland Center’s six care areas will have their own picnic in the Chet Henry Memorial Pavilion, located in the lush Fifth Street gardens. Organized by the staff and Board of Managers members, the picnics are
