Great news! The Nursing Assistant Certified training program at Christian Health Care Center has been named one of the top-performing programs in the state of Washington, based on the percentage of students who pass the difficult state certification exam. Making this...
Tips for battling elder loneliness
There’s no way to sugarcoat it: Loneliness can lead to early death. Studies consistently show that the feeling of being alone is a leading contributor to poor physical and mental health among the elderly.One such study, from the University of California, San...
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...
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...


