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
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,
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
By Laurie Murray, Volunteer Coordinator, Homeland Hospice National Random Acts of Kindness Day is the day to do something special for another person. Scientific evidence shows that doing kind acts for others as well as receiving or even witnessing kindness
Television commercials portray Valentine’s Day as a time of grand gestures with red roses, jewelry and expensive dinners as the manner to express one’s love. Pete and Pat Crosson of McVeytown always knew what really mattered in love and lived
Angels and reindeer. Snowflakes and snowmen. Santa and seven swans a-swimming. Homeland’s 2020 door decorating contest brought a host of beloved characters to the hallways during an unusual holiday season. In those couple of weeks in December, the people who
When Pennsylvania Farm Show milkshakes suddenly became available mid-year, Homeland Center’s Activities Department didn’t waste any time buying them as a special treat for residents. Activities coordinators Emma Lengyel and Diomaris Pumarol worked on decorating a cart they could use
The students and their teacher were from Lyon, a city in southeast France with which Governor Tom Corbett’s office has an economic and cultural exchange program. Working with the governor’s office, Harristown Development Corp. coordinated the trip. Harristown, which owns and operates the downtown Strawberry Square retail and office complex,
For those unfamiliar with hospice, the very mention may give rise to uneasy thoughts about death. But in reality, hospice care is all about creating a quality of life for patients. “When people have a life limiting illness, if the physician feels they have six months or less to live
Just like in any family, mealtime at Homeland Center is one of the most anticipated times of the day. The residents look forward to not only another delicious meal, but also to the social aspects of gathering in the dining room with friends, staff, and families. What does differ slightly
No one likes to face the emotional and practical questions of estate planning. And yet, a well-crafted plan with properly prepared documents can create peace of mind today and prevent conflict and confusion later. Estate planning isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition, says Vicky Ann Trimmer, an experienced estate attorney with Persun