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Resident Spotlight: Roberta H.
What is one thing that you like about living at CHCC?
“I like spending time in the sun outside in the courtyard.”
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.
Resident Spotlight: Alfred J.
Have you lived in other places besides Lynden?
I was raised in Miles City, Montana. (Editor’s note: Alfred also did training in the Army around the US in Texas, Kentucky, Tennessee, etc. but Montana was mainly where he stayed.)
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.
Myers promoted to executive director at Christian Health Care Center
Tonja Myers has been named the executive director of Christian Health Care Center, assuming many of the duties previously carried out by former CEO Patrick O’Neill. The role of executive director is a newly created role designed to consolidate administrative and leadership duties.
Self-care for seniors: How to nurture your well-being in Whatcom County
By engaging with nature, nurturing social connections, prioritizing physical and mental health and seeking support when needed, seniors can enhance their quality of life and enjoy the many benefits this vibrant region has to offer.
How to sign up for Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels delivers food on a donation-only basis to persons living in Whatcom or San Juan counties. Homebound seniors and their spouses, unpaid caregivers and disabled dependents are eligible to receive seven nutritionally balanced meals per week.
Resident spotlight: Ione and Robert W.
We started going to church, and that is where I met Robert. He ignored me for a year, and then we finally started dating. He was in the men’s choir, and he has a wonderful voice. We got married when I was 18 and he was 19, just out of high school. On June 5, we will be married for 75 years. He is a good man.
Fun in the kitchen: Five simple and healthy foods for seniors
Cooking can be such a fun activity to do with older loved ones — working side-by-side in the kitchen, sharing laughs, making a delicious meal together. We all have to eat, and preparing a meal together can be a wonderful way to turn that daily task into something fun.