Since 2018 DH has invited students from Riverview School’s Project Search to join the team for the second half of their school year. After a 2-year hiatus due to Covid, we have once again welcomed three students to the House. Chase, Sofia, and Dan will be helping keep Decatur House clean and fresh, and sharing […]
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Introducing a Beautiful New Boardwalk at Decatur House!
By Mary Lawrie Shea There is a new boardwalk in the town of Sandwich. Not one made of blanks of wood rather paints! The Decatur Assisted Living Residence boosts the beautiful wall mural painting of the boardwalk in their new activity room. The mural is 40 inches high by 124 inches in length and sits […]
Welcome 2021!
And now for some good news. . . ! 2020 was a long year of precautions and limitations. It forced us all to open up to new ways to stay active, connected, and experience joy. In the process of navigating an unprecedented year of challenges we learned to appreciate one another and our safe and […]
Providing Activities is Challenging During a Pandemic but We’re not Giving up!
If you’ve seen photos on Facebook or in newsletters, you’ve noticed that most of our small group activities take place in the dining room, where we can practice social distancing. In smaller spaces, as when we need the TV for a live or recorded concert, seating is limited and all wear masks. Activities staff also […]
The Risks of Increased Isolation Due to Covid-19 and How You can Help
Some residents may be having a harder time coping with isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. University of Texas Health’s Carmel Dyer warned that prolonged isolation can cause seniors’ immune systems to decline and reduce chemical stimulation in the brain, leading to depression. They may want to sleep all of the time, be eating less, and […]
First Decatur House-Upper Cape Technical High School CNA Cohort Set to Graduate in June
June 1, 2020— There are many heroes at Decatur House. You’ll find them throughout the house, preparing meals in the kitchen, running activities in the living room, serving residents in the dining room, lending hands in the hallways, and of course, delivering personalized care to residents wherever they are. Though all of our employees are […]
