The November and December holidays bring fresh challenges for keeping visits safe. We understand families want, and are used to being together during the holidays but as coronavirus case numbers steadily rise in almost every state, health experts are advising we continue to limit our exposure throughout the holiday season. At Decatur House, we take this advice […]
Covid-19
Providing Activities is Challenging During a Pandemic but We’re not Giving up!
—By Decatur House Community Life Director Cathy Ode 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 […]
Indoor Visits Welcome Family Members
November brings indoor visits into the house living room Monday to Sunday (excluding Saturday) at 10 am and 2 pm, with one family visit per time slot with up to two visitors. Families can schedule up to, but no more than, 2 visits per week. (This allows us to accommodate all families wanting to visit.) […]
Adapting to Coronavirus: It’s Virtual – April 22, 2020
A virus that lurks but does not enter— In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Decatur House, along with most of the rest of the business world, is having to implement unprecedented restrictions, adaptations, and modifications to company policies and procedures. Deliveries of food and medication left in the front vestibule are quickly unpacked, sanitized and […]
Coronavirus Precautions and Strategies
Holiday Visitation Extra Precautions October 30, 2020 Family members coming from out of state or overseas, including college students, will be required to provide a signed document stating they’ve quarantined for 2 weeks up to their visit time or show proof of a negative Covid test (within 72 hours of their visit). Additionally, (approved) visitors will be health-screened at […]
