As we serve one another with time, talent and treasure, we create compassionate communities for all. Thank you for giving! You are improving the lives of those served throughout Landis communities.
Your gift today will help older adults find the care and affordable housing they need to age with dignity.
Including Landis Communities in your legacy plan as a beneficiary of your will is a wonderful way to ensure older adults can age in place. Contact Amy Henriques, Director of Advancement, to discuss giving opportunities at 717.381.3584 or email ahenriques@landis.org.
Making Hard Choices
“When Henry was diagnosed with dementia, we began using Landis Adult Day Services two days a week. Adult Day Services gave Henry a safe place to go and gave me time to run errands, schedule appointments, and rest when I needed it. As his abilities declined, he had problems walking and had to go to rehab for three months. While there, I would visit him twice a day. Because he always wanted to come home and I was lonely at home without him, I contacted Landis at Home [for services] to allow us to stay together at home. Without Landis Adult Day Services, and then Landis at Home, I don’t know what we would have done.”
Without generous gifts from donors like you, couples like Rita and Henry might have to make the hard choice to leave home or live separately. And for someone like Henry, who has dementia, moving could be detrimental to his health.
The Caring Fund Impact
Here is the story of one special resident who benefitted from the Caring Fund. Her name was Esther Kilgore. Esther & John Kilgore lived in Strasburg for many years. Reformed Mennonites, they participated in church activities, raised four boys, worked hard, and lived frugally. They grew and canned their own food, and Esther sewed all her own clothing. After moving to Landis Homes, and John’s death in 2007, Esther continued to live independently.
“Mom’s health began changing and she started wandering which culminated in a diagnosis of dementia. After several moves on campus, she settled in Lancaster House,” one of her sons, Ray Kilgore, said. In December 2018, Esther ran out of personal funds and began receiving assistance from the Caring Fund until she passed away in July 2020.
“She would have turned 99 years old in August. We are so thankful for the care she received even after running out of funds. If you can give to the Caring Fund, it’s worthwhile to do it,” Ray said.
