The Hearth at Drexel Blog
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Clinical Excellence Begins with Compassion
When it comes to senior living, there’s more to clinical excellence than delivering quality care. It’s about seeing the whole person, listening to residents and families, and creating an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and heard. And it always begins with compassion, from the first conversation with a prospective resident to the day-to-day relationships [...]
Meet Catherine E. Williamson, Executive Director for The Hearth at Drexel
Catherine’s lifelong dedication to service defines both her personal values and her professional career. From establishing a non-profit for underserved youth during grade school to her active engagement as a Girl Scout, her foundational years were rooted in helping others. This commitment deepened during her college years when she joined Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., [...]
Hearth Resident Norma Gittelman Treasures Her Family Roots
In her comfortable apartment at The Hearth at Drexel, resident Norma Gittelman is surrounded by reminders of a life well lived. Her walls feature her own paintings, and family photos adorn every corner. In the Inspiring Today household, she has found a new home where she nurtures her creativity, spends time with family, and reflects [...]
A Perfect Fit: Administrative Coordinator Katy Scafide Finds a Home at the Hearth
When Katy Scafide began her role as Administrative Coordinator in March of 2024, she immediately felt at home. “When I first met Executive Director Dana Guyton, I instantly fell in love with the place. I thought she was amazing,” Katy says. Her initial meeting with Dana and The Hearth’s kind, welcoming environment helped Katy feel [...]
Meet Andrea
“We communicate with each other, we lean on each other.” Those are the words shared by one of our Liberty team members and are at the core of our Liberty culture. Today I would like to introduce Andrea Carroll, a Medication Technician at The Hearth at Drexel. It’s no exaggeration to say that Andrea embodies the [...]
A Man of Letters: Hearth Resident Jay Gertzman, Ph.D., Reflects on Teaching, Writing, and Censorship
Jay Gertzman’s apartment at The Hearth of Drexel is his literary sanctuary. Posters from his book signings line the walls, papers are scattered across his worktable, and a stack of books rests at his feet beside a recliner. His living space reflects the life of a man of letters—an educator, author, and champion of free [...]
