Chef Alana has rolled out her summer menus and there’s so much New England in there you won’t be able to contain your smiles. Fresh fruits and veggies are topping our menus, as are summer favorites. It wouldn’t be Cape Cod without lobster rolls right? Ours are served up on brioche buns with homemade sweet […]
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Decatur House is interested in caring for seniors, supporting families, and discovering and sharing resources about eldercare with the greater community.
FINDING JOY IN VISITING ELDERLY RELATIVES: 10 Ideas for Spending Time Together
by Margot Cahoon Sometimes visiting our elderly relatives is hard. We aren’t always sure what to talk about or what to do, and it can feel awkward. However, that said, your elderly relatives still really love to see you. It gives them a sense of connection to the outside world, a sense of belonging, and […]
HOLIDAY CHEER & A HAPPY NEW YEAR
On December 17, Decatur House hosted a party for our residents and their guests – 45 of our residents beloved family members and dearest friends. The energy was palatable and jubilant; the house was as full as the plates of our guests and the hearts of our residents. We all enjoyed a performance by the […]
DECATUR HOUSE PARTNERS WITH VERITAS DIRECT PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
Doctor Dan Arnold and Nurse Practitioner, Shelley Thomas from Veritas Direct Primary Health Care visited Decatur House this month to share information about the practice and answer questions. You can view the video HERE. Located in Hyannis, directly across the street from Cape Cod Hospital, Veritas is a new practice founded by Doctor Arnold that […]
Tai Chi at Decatur House
We’ve added a popular new Tai Chi and Qi Gong class to our exercise regime! The class is graciously taught twice per month by Donna Klucevsek, resident Tilly Cardinale’s daughter, who owns Feisty Lion Martial Arts and Fitness right here in Sandwich in Merchants Square. Donna, who got into self-defense for women in her 30’s […]
JOINING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY’S CHARGE
Decatur House is happy to be part of a community that cares. That is why we are supporting Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod’s Sandwich builds this summer in our own small, but heartfelt way. We are making homemade baked goods for the hardworking staff and volunteers who are building the three houses that the […]
