In dementia 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...
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....
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.
This spring, some CHCC long-term care 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...
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...
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...
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...
We are thankful for the promise of a vaccine, thankful for this community of dedicated and caring staff and thankful for those we are blessed to serve.
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...
“We don't laugh because we're happy, we're happy because we laugh.” -William James (1842–1910) Could anyone out there use some moments of lightness right about now? People of all ages have been facing some tough situations of late, and times have been difficult. Not...
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