Stories
Called to Serve Others: Meet Volunteer Coordinator Tamara Jaroszewski
As a young woman, Tamara Jaroszewski of Harrisburg experienced the profound impact of hospice services when her sister died of breast cancer at age 40. For Tamara, hospice work became a beacon of hope and inspiration. She felt called to help patients during their end-of-life journey. Her call was recently…
Homeland Palliative Care Enhances Continuum of Support
A hallmark of a successful organization is its ability to evolve to meet the needs of its community. For more than 156 years, Homeland Center has structured its programming to meet the needs of its patients and their families. In 2022, Homeland started offering palliative care, a new and valuable…
The Power of Music In the Lives of Hospice Patients
“You, my brown eyed girl.” The lyrics of “Brown Eyed Girl,” Van Morrison’s nostalgic and catchy song from 1967, is familiar to many and a portal to another time for others. For anyone growing up in the 1960s, this song and others from this era evoke memories of times with…
Homeland Social Workers Make the Puzzle Pieces Fit
What do social workers do? At Homeland, they help families navigate the complexities that are often involved with caregiving. “The hard work shouldn’t be on the family,” said Homeland social worker Amanda Williams. “They should just be coming to visit their loved ones. They shouldn’t have to worry about the…
American Heart Month at Homeland: Healthy staff, happy residents
When Homeland Employee Wellness Coordinator Roxane E. Hearn, PhD sees Homeland Center staff wearing scrubs that have grown baggy from weight loss, it warms her heart. “You see them moving faster,” she said. “They say they’re not as tired on their shift or feel they have more energy to spend…
Barbara and Phil Talarico’s Carpool Love Story
A love connection often begins at the most unexpected time. An ordinary day can be the start of an extraordinary relationship. Call it destiny or luck, 40 years ago on a cold and wintry day, Phil Talarico saw his now wife Barbara waiting for the bus to go to work….
Events
Bereavement Six Week Support Group
April 02, 2024
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Homeland Hospice Office, Suite 265B, 2300 Vartan Way, Harrisburg
The Social (Bereavement Event)
June 07, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Homeland Hospice Office, Suite 265B 2300 Vartan Way, Harrisburg
Grief Art
July 27, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Homeland Hospice Office, Suite 265B 2300 Vartan Way, Harrisburg
