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...
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...
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...
At Christian Health Care Center, we work hard to create a wonderful dining experience for our residents. We think that’s evident both in the quality of the food and in the personal care and attention with which it’s created and delivered. It’s also evident in the...
One question often asked of the admissions team here at Christian Health Care Center is some version of “What level of care does dad need?” Based on their care needs, family members of elders in Whatcom County often call asking for information they can use to decide...
Imagine trying to sleep at night with concerns that your 80-year-old mom will fall at home and not be able to call for help. Imagine trying to find peace while worrying that your dad will find the car keys you hid, go for a drive and get lost. Tough, right? Well,...
Good news! Long-term care residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients will soon have access to counseling services provided by a licensed psychologist at Christian Health Care Center. Those changes will be rolling out shortly. To get you more acquainted with...
Here’s a happy thought for you: Thinking positively about aging can actually reduce your risk of dementia. Research from the Yale School of Public Health has found that among people with one of the strongest risk factors for developing dementia, those who felt...
To avoid identity theft, we’re always told not to leave the house with important documents — birth certificates, social security cards, etc. — that can be lost or stolen. But for Medicare beneficiaries, this has always been hard advice to follow. Our Social Security...
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