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...
CHCC nursing staff selected to receive advanced training in geriatric care
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...
What is self-determination in long-term care?
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...
What you should know before signing up for Medicare Advantage
This fall, during open enrollment, seniors in Whatcom County can sign up for health insurance for 2020. Many options are available, and it can be confusing to sort through the choices. If you’re interested in rehab and therapy services from Christian Health Care...
Nursing assistants can get money for tuition and books from Christian Health Care Center in Lynden
Apply Now Guess what, recent nursing assistant graduates? If Christian Health Care Center is your first job after graduating from a certified nursing assistant training program, CHCC will pay your CNA/NAC certificate fees -- reimbursing the cost of your tuition, books...
How to improve sleep problems as you age
As people age, one common complaint is that they’re not getting as much sleep as they used to. When bodies change, patterns of sleep often change, too. People over the age of 50, for example, often find themselves getting tired earlier in the evening and waking...
Medicare beneficiaries will soon be getting new cards, identity numbers
To avoid identity theft, we’re always told not to leave the house with important documents — birth certificates, social security cards, etc. — that can be lost or stolen. But for Medicare beneficiaries, this has always been hard advice to follow. Our Social Security...
Choosing between inpatient and outpatient therapy at CHCC
Whether it’s an occasional trip to Christian Health Care Center for mobility assistance or a short-term stay while recovering from surgery, CHCC offers dedicated physical therapy and rehab services tailored to individual needs. To ensure that these services are as...
CHCC launches antibiotic stewardship program
The overuse of antibiotics has created a real problem in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, antibiotics are among the medications most often prescribed in nursing homes, with up to 70 percent of residents receiving at least one course of...
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...