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...
Skilled health care homes can help older adults live full, active lives
Walking the halls of Christian Health Care Center you notice something interesting. A family recognized from their regular visits with a loved one is deep in conversation with a resident they aren’t related to. This particular resident doesn’t have much family around,...
Long-term care planning for older adults
“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” Those wise words from Alexander Graham Bell are as meaningful today as they were when he said them more than 100 years ago. Preparation and planning helps people succeed in many phases of life—as children we...
8 ways to volunteer with the elderly
While staff members and residents at Christian Health Care Center work together to build a strong network of support and attentive care, we also rely on a pool of dedicated volunteers who help maintain and support the positive atmosphere at our non-profit skilled...
Disaster planning tips for older adults
“The likelihood that you and your family will recover from an emergency tomorrow often depends on the planning and preparation done today.” The most common natural disasters we have potential to experience here in Whatcom County are extended power outages,...
CHCC’s care transitions nurses help seniors ‘body, mind and spirit’
This article was originally published in The Bellingham Herald on October 25, 2015. LeAna Osterman is always on the lookout for people to help. It might be a neighbor, someone she meets at the grocery store, or a referral from her congregation at Lynden’s Sonlight...