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...
Whether it’s an occasional trip to Christian Health Care Center for mobility assistance or a short-term stay while recovering from surgery, CHCC offers dedicated physical therapy and rehab services tailored to individual needs. To ensure that these services are as...
The overuse of antibiotics has created a real problem in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, antibiotics are among the medications most often prescribed in nursing homes, with up to 70 percent of residents receiving at least one course of...
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 health care 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...
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