There is something wonderful about the power of music. Recently at Christian Health Care Center, we’ve begun inviting a music therapist, Yukiko Nasu, to visit residents in our skilled nursing facility. Yuki, who lives in Lynden, visits weekly with her harp and her...
As our loved ones age, we begin to think about life after home: Will my mom or dad be living in a nursing home, long-term care center, rest home or skilled nursing facility? The 24-hour medical care that the elderly receive in a long-term care facility is one enormous...
Because of the type of care we provide at Christian Health Care Center, our staff have the opportunity to spend a lot of quality time with many amazing people. It truly is a blessing for us to play such a part in so many lives on a day-to-day basis. All of the people...
Among the most common reasons that people avoid staying in long-term care is the perceived lack of independence. But in many cases, transitioning from home to long-term care can actually free up a person’s time and energy for the things he or she enjoys most....
Do you have a loved one living in a skilled nursing facility like Christian Health Care Center in Lynden? CHCC gets a lot of family visitors, and many of them aren’t quite sure how to interact with their loved one, other long-term care residents and even staff so...
Once a month at Christian Health Care Center in Lynden, a small group gathers in the activity room to discuss how life is going for the center’s long-term residents. They discuss everything of importance to them, from the quality of the food in the dining room to...
What sets Christian Health Care Center apart? For one thing, it’s our family atmosphere. The members of our social services department are like family for our residents. They’re hand-picked for their ability and desire to welcome residents to the facility and take...
Physical, occupational and speech therapy provide a number of benefits. You probably know this already, because if you’re reading this your doctor has likely prescribed therapeutic rehabilitation or has at least encouraged you to consider the many ways therapy can...
"Recreation's purpose is not to kill time, but to make life; not to keep a person occupied, but to keep them refreshed; not to offer an escape from life, but to provide a discovery of life." -Author Unknown The staff and volunteers at Christian Health Care Center have...
By Kathryn Noble, CHCC rehabilitation patient in 2016. Then (1984-85) — Mkar Christian Hospital (MCH), Mkar, Nigeria. Now (July, 2016) — Christian Health Care Center (CHCC), Lynden, WA. I revel these days! I revel in unlimited hot and cold water. I revel in...
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