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,...
The older I get, the more I feel my age. My body doesn’t heal as fast as it used to, and it’s not as resistant to pain. And yet the more I move, the better I feel. That’s not a coincidence, of course. Regular exercise offers a host of benefits for older adults. Let’s...
2016 marks the 60th anniversary of Christian Health Care Center! It’s time to celebrate the staff, volunteers and community partners who have helped our nonprofit facility provide health care to Whatcom County elders since 1956. Join us for a community BBQ as...
“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...
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...
“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,...
In a recent Huffington Post article, scientists linked brain inflammation to the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. One of the main findings showed that an overactive immune system could lead to chronic inflammation, which previous research had linked to Alzheimer's....
Therapeutic rehabilitation services, when combined with restorative nursing care, can be beneficial in helping older adults recover from medical procedures or other health conditions. At Christian Health Care Center in Lynden, occupational therapists, physical...
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...
Has your life been touched by care you or a loved one received at Christian Health Care Center? Are you looking for a way to show appreciation to CHCC’s staff that made a difference, or to find a way to support important programs like therapeutic recreation or...
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