“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...
Collaborative efforts lead to new medical director at CHCC
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...
From food for the body to food for the soul, personal choices abound at CHCC
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...
Long-term care living: Pet visits offer many feel-good moments
Animals can be wonderful support for all ages, and that’s one reason we love them here at Christian Health Care Center.
Spreading happiness: How to brighten the hearts of loved ones at CHCC
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.
What you should know before signing up for Medicare Advantage
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...
How decluttering can help you — and your parents — feel better
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...
Care transitions program at CHCC continues to keep patients out of hospital
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...
Monthly memorials are a dear time of sharing, remembering
On the second Thursday of every month, CHCC's chaplain walks to the front of the chapel at Christian Health Care Center in Lynden. They turn to the 30-or-so people in the audience and pick up a newspaper. With a clear, calm voice, they begin to read obituaries. There...
CHCC’s director of nursing earns certification in wound care
Christian Health Care Center has taken a big step forward in its commitment to top-quality care. Heather Lewis, CHCC’s director of nursing, recently earned Wound Care Certified status from the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO). With a nationally...