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Self-care for seniors: How to nurture your well-being in Whatcom County
By engaging with nature, nurturing social connections, prioritizing physical and mental health and seeking support when needed, seniors can enhance their quality of life and enjoy the many benefits this vibrant region has to offer.
How to sign up for Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels delivers food on a donation-only basis to persons living in Whatcom or San Juan counties. Homebound seniors and their spouses, unpaid caregivers and disabled dependents are eligible to receive seven nutritionally balanced meals per week.
Resident spotlight: Ione and Robert W.
Every person who lives at CHCC has a story. Learn about Ione and Robert W. in this resident spotlight interview.
Fun in the kitchen: Five simple and healthy foods for seniors
Cooking can be such a fun activity to do with older loved ones — working side-by-side in the kitchen, sharing laughs, making a delicious meal together. We all have to eat, and preparing a meal together can be a wonderful way to turn that daily task into something fun.
Care team bio: Betty L., nursing scheduler
“CHCC is a family-oriented employer and very friendly to residents and family. Until people actually see it, it’s hard to believe just how great it is here, but it’s really true.”
Ease your mind with advance care planning
When the end of a loved one’s life approaches, you don’t want to be focusing on paperwork, bills and other mundane tasks.
However, there is much that needs to be done — POLST forms, wills, funeral planning, etc.
Free online courses for seniors offered through AARP
AARP offers a number of online courses for seniors. Topics include using Zoom to chat with family and friends, exploring Windows and Android computers, easy-to-follow tai chi, and an open discussion for participants throughout the country.
Resident Spotlight: Mary S.
Every person who lives at CHCC has a story. Learn about Mary S. in this resident spotlight interview.
Do I have to be a Christian to live at CHCC?
Health care services at our Whatcom County nursing home are open to all people, regardless of their faith. We do not discriminate against anyone’s religious beliefs, and we work to accommodate personal preferences.