Stories
Letter from our Homeland at Home Directors
Dear Clients, Patients and Family Members, Homeland at Home–Hospice, HomeHealth and HomeCare–is actively monitoring the progression of the coronavirus (COVID-19) to ensure that we have the most accurate and latest information on the threat of the virus. As you know, this situation continues to develop rapidly as new cases…
COVID-19 Update – March 14, 2020
Saturday, March 14, 2020 Updated 5:30pm As you know, there are widespread outbreaks of COVID-19 in various places around the world and in the United States. Because older adults are at significantly higher risk of serious illness and death if infected with this virus, the Federal Government through The Centers…
Great Moments are Often Found in the Small Moments
By Laurie Murry, Homeland Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Homeland Hospice has a patient who complains about the facility meals, her roommate, the temperature of her room, those who are caring for her, and more–a difficult person to please. But she enjoys playing cards, so we arranged for a volunteer to visit…
Guitars … with Gratitude… 2020 Tour Begins
A memorable music tour does more than provide a series of performances. It tells us a story, leaving us with cherished experiences we revisit in our minds and through conversations. Each stop on the tour is unique and personal. Homeland Hospice’s “Guitars … with Gratitude … 2020 Tour,” promises to…
Gifts
Helen Haddich, Homeland Hospice Nurse, has a gift of expression. We are grateful to her for allowing us to share the following article from her 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…
Holiday Gatherings are a Great Time for Advance Care Planning
Editors Note: First published at csupalliativecare.org, we thank the Shiley Institute for Palliative Care for giving us permission to reprint this important and timely article. Experts say ‘Tis the Season to Talk with Family about Healthcare Wishes When parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family members gather…
Events
Bereavement Six Week Support Group
July 11, 2023
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Homeland Hospice Office, 2300 Vartan Way #270, Harrisburg
Grief Art
July 29, 2023
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Giant Foods Community Room, 3301 Trindle Road, Camp Hill
