Gazing at the beautiful spill of purples, reds and yellows, the seniors dig their hands into the dirt. Gripping hand rakes and garden trowels, they turn and rake the soil, being careful to skirt the bases of tender plants. With a sturdy pair of clippers, they snip,...
A new medical director has arrived Christian Health Care Center in Lynden. Dr. Angie Lee, MD, has replaced Dr. Steven Alexander, who served CHCC for 38 years! Dr. Lee comes to us through a partnership with The Center for Senior Health, operated by PeaceHealth St....
“Can I expect to have any sort of privacy when living in long-term care?” It’s a question that comes up on occasion, here at our skilled nursing center in Lynden and at long-term care centers across the United States. Nurses, nursing assistants and all care team...
38 years. That is how long Steven J. Alexander, MD, has served as CHCC’s medical director! Steven J. Alexander, MD In this role, Dr. Alexander has collaborated with CHCC team members to ensure that everyone receives quality care here. He has provided expert insight...
As your loved one prepares to move to a skilled nursing care center, it can be common to worry about a potential loss of autonomy. That’s a fair concern. Your mom, dad or spouse is entering long-term care for help with activities of daily living (ADLs). The good news...
Animals can be wonderful support for all ages, and that’s one reason we love them here at Christian Health Care Center.
In the spirit of spreading merriment, here are a few ways to brighten the lives of older adults, both here at CHCC in Lynden and wherever they might be.
This fall, during open enrollment, seniors in Whatcom County can sign up for health insurance for 2020. Many options are available, and it can be confusing to sort through the choices. If you’re interested in rehab and therapy services from Christian Health Care...
The longer we live in a place, the longer we tend to collect… stuff. Consider that the average American home contains 300,000 items, much of it likely collected over the years and forgotten about. Or consider that a quarter of Americans admit that their garages are...
She didn’t have enough food, and she struggled to keep all of her household chores in check. She took so many medications — for diabetes, for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, for the pain from her recent surgery — that at times it was nearly impossible to manage...
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