Article by Calvin Bratt – originally published in The Lynden Tribune, September 16, 2015 LYNDEN — Anita Tallman is stepping down after 17 years of guiding the Christian Health Care Center, including its 2001 move to the current facility, and recently overseeing the...
During the aging process, joints like hips, knees and shoulders can wear out—the resulting pain and lack of mobility can lead seniors to consider joint replacement surgery. Joint replacements can often enhance the quality of life for seniors, especially if they take...
Since 1978, the Northwest Regional Council has been helping Whatcom County seniors and their families access a wide range of public and private resources by implementing state and federal programs for seniors and people who need long-term care. Their goal is to...
As people get older, they can face ailments such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, memory loss, mobility issues, and other limiting factors. These types of ailments can lead to the need for special care and often 24-hour, long-term care. It can be a difficult decision for...
Nursing home, skilled nursing facility, long-term care center, rest home. These are all terms used to describe organizations that provide elders a safe place to live along with 24-hour medical care as they age. There are many benefits to living in a long-term care...
Construction on Northwest Adult Day Health & Wellness Center is moving along nicely. Exxcel Pacific Construction began working on the the 5,730-square foot facility in early January and dirt work is well under way. Christian Health Care Center administrator Wayne...
Article by Calvin Bratt - originally posted in The Lynden Tribune, October 2014 Christian Health Care Center of Lynden will help fill the gap in adult day health that arises when a PeaceHealth St. Joseph program closes at the end of 2014. By the summer of 2015 CHCC...
According to a recent Merck Manual article, 96% of the elderly in the U.S. believe in God or a higher universal spirit. That high percentage is not surprising to us here at Christian Health Care Center. During the aging process, having a sense of meaning in life...
Hearing loss affects many senior citizens, yet often it is left untreated. Without realizing it, friends and family may make it easier for people suffering from hearing loss to ignore the signs and not seek the help they need. Left untreated, hearing loss can affect a...
Have you heard of Leading Age Washington? It’s a local branch of Leading Age, a national trade organization that advocates for their members in the eldercare industry. They also offer information and support to help people make the most of the aging experience....
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