Taking care of elderly parents involves a combination of physical, emotional and social support. Here are some tips to help keep your elderly parents safe and happy.
Question: Can I bring holiday decorations to a long-term care center?
So, you’d like to decorate your parent’s or grandparent’s room at the long-term care center for a holiday. That’s fun; what a thoughtful idea!
Wound care certified nurse in long-term care
The primary responsibility of a wound care certified nurse is to promote healing while preventing complications and infections.
Benefits of spirituality for the elderly
Spiritually can help older adults focus on connecting with others, find meaning and purpose in life and stay engaged with the community around them. Those are all good things!
10 tips for talking to someone with Alzheimer’s
Read this article to learn 10 tips for talking to someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Six tips for moving to long-term care
The decision to move an older adult into a long-term care home like Christian Health Care Center can be a challenging and emotional experience for families. However, with careful planning and support, this transition can be made smoother and more comfortable for everyone involved.
Free online courses for seniors offered through AARP
AARP offers a number of online courses for seniors. Topics include using Zoom to chat with family and friends, exploring Windows and Android computers, easy-to-follow tai chi, and an open discussion for participants throughout the country.
Do I have to be a Christian to live at CHCC?
Health care services at our Whatcom County nursing home are open to all people, regardless of their faith. We do not discriminate against anyone’s religious beliefs, and we work to accommodate personal preferences.
Catastrophic staffing challenges in long-term care, help needed
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, the staffing level at Christian Health Care Center has plummeted nearly 30%, from 260 to 190. Despite continual wage increases, numerous vaccination exemptions and robust recruitment efforts, CHCC has not been able to rebuild staffing to pre-pandemic levels.
Watercolor painting for seniors: Everything you need to know
Watercolor painting is a wonderful craft for seniors because of how perfectly imperfect it is. The paint is so thin that it’s hard to control; the water generally just goes where it wants to. Because of this, there’s little pressure to paint perfect lines, and that’s a blessing for older people who have a harder time controlling the brush.