Not the typical assisted living resident, Tom Chadie is only with us while undergoing intensive therapy following a near-fatal car crash 13 months ago. Daily visits by Janet — his wife of 44 years (pictured with Tom, above) – and many longtime friends help make his grueling therapy regimen a bit more palatable. An avid […]
Staff/Resident Spotlights
Community Spotlight: Paul Gibbs
Any given day at Decatur House might find new resident Paul Gibbs enjoying Bingo, trivia, an art class, massage and Reiki, DrumFIT, a music event or the pre-dinner social. “I like pretty much everything,” he said, smiling. Paul’s daughter, Chelsea, was not surprised. “He’s always been very active,” she said. As a child, Chelsea played […]
Community Spotlight: Resident Donna Eilbeck
Each of our residents has their own personal history and memories, and Donna Eilbeck’s story is truly unique. When news of the attack on Pearl Harbor broke, the then-teenaged Donna Joan Lewis was part of a girls’ trio, singing live on a Chicago radio program. “Nobody really knew what was happening at the time” Donna […]
Meet Resident Virginia Sullivan
Since moving into Decatur House in August, Virginia “Ginny” Sullivan has been warmly embraced by her fellow residents, who appreciate her engaging manner and their interesting conversations. Ginny’s busy daily routine might include a lunch outing with fellow residents, an art class, a fitness session, and a spirited game of gin rummy or Bingo. But […]
Community Spotlight: Patricia Casavant
Pat Casavant has been with Decatur House for only a month, yet already she is a cheerful presence at nearly every activity and social gathering. “I’m happy to be here!” she said. “The food is wonderful, the people are friendly and the activities are fantastic!” Pat is also happy to be back on Cape Cod, […]
Community Spotlight: John and Helen Pino
Residents Helen and John Pino observed their 64th wedding anniversary in June, marking a milestone that began on the dance floor of a Boston hotel. “They had stag dances back then where girls could meet boys,” Helen said. “Today I guess they go to barrooms,” she added, with a little laugh. John asked Helen for […]
