Update (Jan. 28, 2022)The long-term care insurance tax has been delayed through 2022 while lawmakers "make refinements to the bill," to quote Gov. Jay Inslee. For more information, https://mynorthwest.com/3286162/gov-inslee-delays-long-term-care-tax-through-2022/....
The decision to cautiously allow visitors inside CHCC — made possible by the state’s relaxing of restrictions on indoor visitation — has been one that CHCC leaders have not taken lightly.
As anyone who’s ever had a sip of water go “down the wrong pipe” knows, breathing and swallowing are closely related. Especially in older adults, throat-related problems can make it difficult to swallow food properly. Among the more common issues are ones called...
Carol DuBois CHCC’s dietary manager, Carol DuBois, has become certified as a proctor for ServSafe, enabling her to administer and oversee food safety exams. ServSafe is a program from the National Restaurant Association that trains food service workers in various...
Did you know that long-term care residents in Whatcom County and throughout Washington state have been living without communal activities and social interactions since March 11, 2020? While many citizens have resumed “normal” activities, the people who live in...
This fall, during open enrollment, seniors in Whatcom County can sign up for health insurance for the coming year. Many options are available, and it can be confusing to sort through the choices. Some plans are more expensive than others, and it’s for reasons of cost...
“We don't laugh because we're happy, we're happy because we laugh.” -William James (1842–1910) Could anyone out there use some moments of lightness right about now? People of all ages have been facing some tough situations of late, and times have been difficult. Not...
Did you know that long-term care residents in Whatcom County and throughout Washington state have been living without communal activities and social interactions since March 11, 2020? While many citizens have resumed “normal” activities -- family gatherings, eating...
Christian Health Care Center in Lynden is among 30 long-term care centers in the state of Washington chosen to participate in a special three-year program — one that provides advanced training to nurses and other team members while working to continuously improve the...
When your loved ones move to long-term care, do they give up their rights to make decisions about their lives? Absolutely not. Living in a skilled nursing center like Christian Health Care Center does not mean that people lose the ability to exercise their rights as...
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