Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, the staffing level at Christian Health Care Center has plummeted nearly 30%, from 260 to 190. Despite continual wage increases, numerous vaccination exemptions and robust recruitment efforts, CHCC has not been able to rebuild staffing to pre-pandemic levels.
Watercolor painting is a wonderful craft for seniors because of how perfectly imperfect it is. The paint is so thin that it’s hard to control; the water generally just goes where it wants to. Because of this, there’s little pressure to paint perfect lines, and that’s a blessing for older people who have a harder time controlling the brush.
Through the Whatcom County Library System or the Bellingham Public Library, readers have access to the Washington Anytime Library, which contains thousands of audiobooks and e-books for seniors.
Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment, more commonly known as POLST, are portable orders that tell physicians, emergency responders and other care providers how people would like to be treated in a medical emergency.
While north Whatcom County has a generous number of assisted living communities and adult family homes, CHCC is the only skilled nursing center in the area.
There are many things to consider when choosing a skilled nursing facility for a spouse, parent, grandparent or even a friend/neighbor. Here are 5 tips to keep in mind as you navigate through the process: 1.) Is the eldercare facility close to home so friends and...
Whatcom County is home to activities for everyone, no matter your skill or activity level. For those with limited mobility, there is no shortage of fun activities throughout the summer.
Today, through video visits, residents can communicate with loved ones who live nearby, in other states and even in other countries. With a number of iPads at their disposal, t-rec team members can ensure that residents can connect and communicate via video when desired.
Protecting memory care patients requires a blend of proven tactics and care provider experience. Christian Health Care Center offers both.
Throughout the pandemic, it remains critically important to help the older adults who live here feel loved and appreciated — on significant days like Thanksgiving and Christmas, not only, but other days, too — because they greatly miss their friends and family.
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