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Inaugural Class Graduates from Homeland’s Nurse Aide Training Program
May 16, 2023Graduation days are special for graduates and everyone involved in their learning. Getting to the “big day” takes hard work and sacrifice by students and support from family members. Graduation also is a time for educators to celebrate the success of the learning process. Homeland Center recently held its first…
The Love of Old Glory: Ellsworth Miller’s Life of Patriotism
May 11, 2023In loving memory of Ellsworth Miller as he passed peacefully in May 2023. “Good morning Old Glory,” are the first words Ellsworth (Ells) Miller, 96, has said for the past seven years. His daily routine began and ended with a salute to the American flag he proudly hung on…
‘In Sickness and In Health’: Local Couple Faces End-of-Life Journey with Courage
April 12, 2023“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 their decades together they have raised two children, hosted countless…
A Social Workers Role at End-of-Life
March 20, 2023by Laurie Bassler, MSW, Homeland Hospice I have an uncle who asked me “why anyone would want a social worker present when their loved one is dying?” Typically, a social worker’s job is to assist with concrete needs, like helping to ensure a loved one is in a safe environment…
“Miracle Lady” Rita Van Meter Shares Her Memories Through Homeland’s My Life, My Legacy Program
February 22, 2023Rita Van Meter of Lewistown was known as the “miracle lady” by staff at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital after she survived a medical episode in August of 2022. During her hospitalization, Rita suffered a heart attack and received last rites from her priest at Sacred Heart Church of Lewistown. She spent…
Homeland resident Joyce Zandieh: Dedicated to justice and loving the Homeland life
February 17, 2023Joyce Zandieh is a new resident at Homeland, but since moving into her personal care suite, people can see a difference. “My friends say they can feel a change in me since I came here,” she said. “I always had to figure out who would cut my grass. Will the…
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