January 2022— ALL visitors must check in at the french doors (pictured at right) and go directly to their destination or loved one’s apartment Do not gather in common areas Wear a mask at all times while in the House Refrain from taking DH residents out to public or other private spaces for the time […]
Covid-19
Indoor Visits Reminders
October 2021 With fall, comes darkening afternoons, apple treats, pumpkins, and colorful leaves. Autumn also brings biting winds and cooler temps that can all at once send us indoors again. As Covid continues to loom, we’d like to remind residents, their families and friends of our indoor visit guidelines. Please make your visits inside apartments […]
Fall Brings Flu Clinic and Vaccine Boosters
The Pfizer vaccine we received last winter has kept us safe for many months, but research shows that after around 8 months, a booster is required to reach full efficacy. For that reason, Stop and Shop Pharmacy, who came in September and administered our annual flu shots, will administer Covid vaccine boosters to all DH […]
Keeping Covid Out of Decatur House
September 1, 2021 Given the continued spread of the Delta variant of the Coronavirus in our region, we ask that visitors PLEASE REFRAIN FROM VISITING Decatur House if they or someone they live with has tested positive for Covid in the last 14 days has been exposed to Covid in the last 14 days is exhibiting symptoms […]
Updated Guidelines for ALRs—August 12, 2021
Updated Guidelines from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) — Effective August 12, 2021 Please, Everyone — Wear your Mask!! Given the rising spread of the Delta variant of the Coronavirus and resultant CDC advisories, the MA Department of Public Health/Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) has issued the following updated guidelines for all residents, staff, and […]
New Mask Advisory for All Massachusetts Residents
Effective July 30, 2021 The Department of Public Health has issued a new mask advisory in light of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated guidance. Mask Advisory for Vaccinated (MA) Residents Fully vaccinated individuals are advised to wear a mask or face covering when indoors outside of your home if you have a […]
