This article was originally published in The Bellingham Herald on October 25, 2015. LeAna Osterman is always on the lookout for people to help. It might be a neighbor, someone she meets at the grocery store, or a referral from her congregation at Lynden’s Sonlight...
Article by Calvin Bratt – originally published in The Lynden Tribune, September 16, 2015 LYNDEN — Anita Tallman is stepping down after 17 years of guiding the Christian Health Care Center, including its 2001 move to the current facility, and recently overseeing the...
During the aging process, joints like hips, knees and shoulders can wear out—the resulting pain and lack of mobility can lead seniors to consider joint replacement surgery. Joint replacements can often enhance the quality of life for seniors, especially if they take...
Since 1978, the Northwest Regional Council has been helping Whatcom County seniors and their families access a wide range of public and private resources by implementing state and federal programs for seniors and people who need long-term care. Their goal is to...
As people get older, they can face ailments such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, memory loss, mobility issues, and other limiting factors. These types of ailments can lead to the need for special care and often 24-hour, long-term care. It can be a difficult decision for...
Nursing home, skilled health care facility, long-term care center, rest home. These are all terms used to describe organizations that provide elders a safe place to live along with 24-hour medical care as they age. There are many benefits to living in a long-term care...
According to a recent Merck Manual article, 96% of the elderly in the U.S. believe in God or a higher universal spirit. That high percentage is not surprising to us here at Christian Health Care Center. During the aging process, having a sense of meaning in life...
Hearing loss affects many senior citizens, yet often it is left untreated. Without realizing it, friends and family may make it easier for people suffering from hearing loss to ignore the signs and not seek the help they need. Left untreated, hearing loss can affect a...
The news that a loved one has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia can be initially devastating, but those impacted should not lose hope. Great strides have been made in the number of resources available and in researching prevention and cures for memory loss...
Let’s face it. The human body can go through some minor and major challenges as part of the normal aging process. Walking can cause joint pain, simple housekeeping chores can become more difficult, balance can become an issue, and speech or swallowing issues may...
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