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Homeland Center CNA Rebeccah DeVan: Bringing a family feel to Ellenberger dementia unit
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Rebeccah DeVan’s grandfather, in declining health, called his home care aides “featherweights.”
“Honey,” he’d tell them. “I don’t want to get you fired, but go get my grandbaby.”
Homeland resident Carl Barna makes his garden grow
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Carl Barna is giving a tour of the impromptu tomato garden sprouting on the veranda overlooking Homeland Center’s verdant Catherine Elizabeth Meikle Courtyard.
“There’s Bush Goliath,” he says, rattling off the varieties growing in pots. “Then there’s Celebrity. There’s a Roma. There’s one called a Patio tomato.”
Fun in the sun with Homeland 2018 Summertime Fair
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The Homeland Summertime Fair is a blend of old traditions and new ventures, but all Maliah Sumpter wanted to do was send Homeland Center Director of Admissions and Social Services Ashley Bryan into the dunk tank.
“Because the water is cold,” she said. Maliah was among the dozens of children getting silly at the fair, Homeland’s annual thanks to the community for providing the support that makes Homeland an integral part of Harrisburg life and history.
New RN Toni Crowder spreads love and cheer to residents
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Now that her time is her own again, Toni Crowder promises to resume bringing liver and onions to Homeland. She used to bring it for lunch once a month, a dish her kids hate but some colleagues love.
“I’ve kind of been slacking, because of school,” she says with a laugh.
Original Ford Mustang designer being honored at October 10 event benefiting Homeland Hospice
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The designer of the original 1965 Ford Mustang will receive the AACA Museum, Inc. Automotive Heritage Award during the Museum’s annual gala fundraiser on October 10 benefiting Homeland Hospice and the AACA Museum, Inc.