Whatcom County is home to activities for everyone, no matter your skill or activity level. For those with limited mobility, there is no shortage of fun activities throughout the summer.
Fun activities for those with limited mobility
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Activities to do with your parents that are fun and therapeutic
Here are some ideas for things to do with your parents or grandparents during the summer months and beyond
Handmade mask donations welcome at CHCC
These fabric masks came in as part of a larger donation, which was delivered to CHCC on March 24. We continue to hear from community members who ask how they can help CHCC during this global health care crisis. One way you can help is by sewing and donating facemasks...
Summer activities in and around Lynden
Exercise is good for the body and mind. It’s that simple. As we get older, sometimes we have a tendency to get sedentary — our feet ache, we’re tired, we don’t think we have as many opportunities. However, getting up and getting moving can help to improve a number of...
Blood drive in Lynden—help save lives by donating
Who is eligible to give blood? Almost anyone in good health (no colds or flu) who weighs more than 110 pounds, is 18 years or older may donate. If you have questions about your eligibility to donate call the Blood Center, 1-800-DONATE-1, ext. 2543. Bloodworks...
Celebrating volunteers at CHCC
A smile, a hug, a shake of the hand — every day, we see how simple acts like these from Christian Health Care Center volunteers can put huge smiles on the faces of our residents. There’s nothing like positive human interaction to brighten someone’s day, and it’s for...
Music, animal therapy working wonders at CHCC
There is something wonderful about the power of music. Recently at Christian Health Care Center, we’ve begun inviting a music therapist, Yukiko Nasu, to visit residents in our skilled health care facility. Yuki, who lives in Lynden, visits weekly with her harp and her...
Legacy gifts say ‘thank you’ while supporting important programs at CHCC
Because of the type of care we provide at Christian Health Care Center, our staff have the opportunity to spend a lot of quality time with many amazing people. It truly is a blessing for us to play such a part in so many lives on a day-to-day basis. All of the people...
Summer activities can help improve common health complaints
The sun is out! (Most of the time, anyway.) Not only is this beautiful Whatcom County sunshine good for the soul, it can be quite good for the body, too. As people age, we start to become more and more concerned with common health topics, such as arthritis, heart...
CHCC’s resident council lets people who live in long-term care contribute
Once a month at Christian Health Care Center in Lynden, a small group gathers in the activity room to discuss how life is going for the center’s long-term residents. They discuss everything of importance to them, from the quality of the food in the dining room to...