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May Roundup

Margot Cahoon — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:14:00 +0000

May is a time of craziness when students are graduating, vacations are beginning, family is going and coming and coming and going. The flowers start blooming; some need planting and weeding still feels like a treat; not a chore. It’s a temperature segue between too hot and too cold And here at Decatur House, it […]

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Spotlight: Nancy & Chuck Syverson

Margot Cahoon — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:10:26 +0000

Some lives are built around careers, some around places and some around purpose. For Chuck and Nancy, life has been built around faith, family, service and one another. Their journey together began when Nancy was a nursing student at Northeast Baptist School of Nursing. One weekend, her good friend Marie invited Nancy home for a […]

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Spotlight on Compassionate Care: Meet Decatur House Resident Care Director Melissa Morgado

Margot Cahoon — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:06:28 +0000

For Melissa Morgado, nursing has never just been a profession. It has always been personal. Originally from Franklin, MA, Melissa moved to Cape Cod in 1993 after earning her nursing degree from Southwood Community Hospital School of Nursing in Norfolk. Over the years, her career has spanned nearly every corner of healthcare, including skilled nursing […]

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Finding Connection: Talking with a Loved One Living with Dementia

Margot Cahoon — Thu, 28 May 2026 15:24:45 +0000

by Margot Cahoon, Marketing Communications Director, Decatur House Assisted Living For many families, dementia changes not just memory, but the rhythm of conversation. Words may come more slowly, and responses may not always align. Moments that once felt effortless can require patience and intention. The good news is that meaningful connection is still possible with […]

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SPOTLIGHT: DONNA KLUCEVSEK

Margot Cahoon — Fri, 01 May 2026 01:04:25 +0000

What began as a self-defense course and kickboxing class turned into a lifelong passion for martial arts. Four years after starting karate classes, Donna Klucevsek had advanced enough to begin teaching others herself. Today, she is the owner of Feisty Lion Martial Arts Studio in Sandwich, where she teaches karate, women’s boxing, Tai Chi, and […]

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APRIL ACTIVITIES ROUNDUP

Margot Cahoon — Fri, 01 May 2026 00:59:17 +0000

Here Comes the Sun! The lyrics from this popular song seem appropriate after a record-breaking winter and so far, a very soggy spring. Cloudless days brought out bright smiles and even some singing: Here-Comes-the-Sun.. Regardless, we don’t let the weather stop us here. We started April with an indoor Easter egg hunt. Staff had as much fun hiding the eggs as residents did finding them. See photo of Marilyn with her Easter eggs above. […]

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SPOTLIGHT: GINNY PIETRZAK

Margot Cahoon — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:46:06 +0000

At Decatur House, every resident brings a lifetime of stories, and Ginny’s is one rooted in family, resilience, and deep New England ties. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Ginny Pietrzak grew up as the youngest of eight siblings in a close-knit family. Those early years helped shape her strong sense of connection and appreciation for the […]

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March 2026: Round Up

Margot Cahoon — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:41:27 +0000

March is Women’s History Month, and at Decatur House we spent time remembering important contributions that women have made throughout history; including paving the way for human rights, scientific and financial advancements. We enjoyed activities that focused on these achievements: Women’s History Bingo, the movie: ‘Hidden Figures’, and an outing to the Women’s Art Exhibition […]

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Considering Assisted Living? Questions to Ask and What to Look For

Margot Cahoon — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:36:24 +0000

by Margot Cahoon, Marketing Communications Director, Decatur House Assisted Living Beginning the search for assisted living is rarely just a practical decision. It is an emotional one, too. Families often start asking questions after noticing small changes a loved one may need a little more help at home, feel increasingly isolated, or seem less confident […]

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BLIZZARD OF 2026: ALL IS CALM AFTER THE STORM

Margot Cahoon — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:48:07 +0000

Our Wellness Nurse Melissa snapped this photo (top left) of Decatur House on Monday night. She wrote, “Now that the wind has calmed down a little bit, it’s so pretty and peaceful, not a bad place to be in a blizzard. Sweet dreams!” Melissa, a resident of Sandwich, stayed overnight with her dog and […]

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