“It’s a fun environment here. The people that I work with are great, and the job is relaxing for me.” -Eric C., dietary cook at CHCC
Care team bio: Eric C., dietary cook
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CHCC adds new robotic pets to assist in memory care
In memory care, robotic pets are used in many ways to improve quality of life. With a lifelike look and feel, robotic dogs, cats and other animals can be a soothing diversion during times of stress. Notably, robotic pets also have been shown to improve brain function...
How to support mental health in the elderly
You are not alone. That’s one major theme of Mental Health Awareness Month, celebrated throughout May. Mental illness affects one in five adults in the United States (including one in five older than 55), with about five percent experiencing serious mental illness....
CHCC reopens indoor visitation, with a high level of caution and care
The decision to cautiously allow visitors inside CHCC — made possible by the state’s relaxing of restrictions on indoor visitation — has been one that CHCC leaders have not taken lightly.
New trishaw program gets residents outside
This spring, some CHCC residents will enjoy sunshine on their skin and wind through their hair as they breathe fresh air, experience new sights and sounds, and make new memories. Outdoor bike rides are coming to Christian Health Care Center. CHCC is rolling out a new...
Helping people swallow: Dysphagia and aspiration 101
As anyone who’s ever had a sip of water go “down the wrong pipe” knows, breathing and swallowing are closely related. Especially in older adults, throat-related problems can make it difficult to swallow food properly. Among the more common issues are ones called...
Take this COVID-19 pledge, help stop social isolation in long-term care
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, the people who live in...
Exciting tech brings the outdoors in at CHCC
There’s a magic room at Christian Health Care Center. Residents might enter through an unassuming hallway door at CHCC, but inside they are transported to the great outdoors. Inside, they are on a bike ride through the trees, pedaling with glee. It’s part of a new...
A letter regarding Thanksgiving
Dear Residents, Family, Friends & Staff of LeadingAge member facilities, I’m writing on behalf of LeadingAge Washington, a state-wide association of mission-driven organizations dedicated to improving the aging experience of over 50,000 older Washingtonians and...
Will your rehab services at CHCC be covered by insurance? Here’s what to know.
This fall, during open enrollment, seniors in Whatcom County can sign up for health insurance for the coming year. Many options are available, and it can be confusing to sort through the choices. Some plans are more expensive than others, and it’s for reasons of cost...