Partnerships Archives - Decatur House Assisted Living Residence

DECATUR HOUSE PARTNERS WITH VERITAS DIRECT PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

Margot Cahoon — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 03:57:57 +0000

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 […]

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JOINING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY’S CHARGE

Margot Cahoon — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 21:38:20 +0000

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 […]

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We Get by with a Little Help from Our Volunteers!

Margot Cahoon — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 03:59:03 +0000

Decatur House is home to 38 fabulous residents. Our committed staff members attend to their every need from outings and activities to meals and maintenance. However, our benevolent volunteers help to make daily living even more special. Sandwich resident, Cathy Kearney volunteers 2 hours of her time each week to teach knitting. According to Cathy, […]

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Welcome to the Riverview School Summer ’22 Cohort!

Margot Cahoon — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 23:51:43 +0000

Decatur House is happy to have the help of Riverview School’s Project Search students for the summer. Pictured from left to right: Daniel, Charlotte, Colin and Gretchen will be helping keep Decatur House clean and tidy, serving meals and spending time with residents through mid-August. Daniel who was also at DH during the school year says […]

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Decatur House is Happy to Welcome Registered Dietitian, Heather McGowan to the Team

Margot Cahoon — Sat, 25 Jun 2022 02:45:43 +0000

Heather has enjoyed a 30+ year career working with elderly clients. She loves the population and finds that older adults are “fascinating with fun and different histories when you take the time to listen,” she said. Both long-term care facilities and assisted living residences in Massachusetts are required by the State to adhere to guidelines […]

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Decatur House Re-opens Partnership with Riverview School

Beth Liles — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 18:08:34 +0000

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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First Decatur House-Upper Cape Technical High School CNA Cohort Set to Graduate in June

Beth Liles — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 19:28:00 +0000

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 […]

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Decatur House Partnering with CAREtenders for Fall Prevention Screening and Services

Beth Liles — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 17:58:22 +0000

Falls and fall related injuries are among the most significant health problems facing seniors. It is estimated that 1 in 3 adults over the age of 65 fall each year. There is an even higher incidence of falls for the older person with cognitive impairment, where these individuals are 2-3 times more likely to fall, […]

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Be a Santa to a Senior

Beth Liles — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 15:50:28 +0000

December 1st – 6th Decatur House is partnering with Home Instead Senior Care to help make the holidays brighter for seniors in the Sandwich area who are in need of support, a lift, something special, who would not otherwise be recognized during the holidays. Decatur House residents and family members are invited to participate to […]

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Riverview 2019-20 Students are in the House!

Beth Liles — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 18:02:41 +0000

We are pleased to welcome Allie McNeill, Amber Springer, Amy White and Patrick Grant, our latest cohort of Riverview School students. They and their mentor Rebecca (Becky) Estey arrived on September 12th, received their name badges and got to work! Over the coming months, they will be on site two mornings a week, working with […]

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