Finding New Ways to Stay Active and Have Fun During Covid January 14, 2021 With safety of residents our highest priority, Activities staff are currently focused on in-room pursuits. For example, we’re establishing a virtual book club, starting with “Cape Cod” by William Martin, a New York Times bestseller available in both print and audio formats. […]
Covid-19
Important December Visits Update
December Uncertainties Health experts ascertain that the month of December—and potentially January—could see a rise in Covid cases higher than we’ve encountered so far. To stay as safe as possible, Decatur House will follow the lead of partners like Cape Cod Healthcare and Spaulding Rehabilitation, and suspend all on-site visitation for the first week of December, and possibly […]
Keeping Visits Safe at Thanksgiving
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]