Overheard at Homeland Employee Appreciation Day 2021: “They have chicken tacos and chicken and beef.” “Oh, no! Where’s the strawberry?” “That’s the best milkshake I ever had.” It was a
From an early age, Minerva Ward was independent. She taught her children a world of values. “Hard work,” said her daughter, Charlene Saunders. “Ethics. Compassion.” “We do a lot of
The words were in her heart and head. They were formed over a 24-month journey of caring for her father before his death and grieving his loss after his passing.
By Barbara Goll, Community Liaison Educator and Nutritionist Loneliness affects more than 42 million older Americans according to the American Psychological Association. While living alone does not inevitably lead to loneliness, it can be a contributing factor. Social contact typically
By Lewis E. Silverman My father-in-law died three years ago in June. The final weeks leading up to his passing were particularly challenging in terms of providing for his needs. Thankfully, my wife and I were able to find and
Julia Marburger was always the woman whose home was open to everyone. “She raised five boys on her own, which is amazing,” says her daughter-in-law, Sharon Marburger. “Her home became the little hub of the neighborhood. Everybody was always at
When the COVID-19 virus sidelined Lin Roussel’s work as a Homeland Hospice massage therapist, she became a temperature screener at Homeland Center, ensuring no incoming employees had a fever — a potential coronavirus symptom. “I always heard from people that
