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Spreading happiness: How to brighten the hearts of loved ones at CHCC
In the spirit of spreading merriment, here are a few ways to brighten the lives of older adults, both here at CHCC in Lynden and wherever they might be.
What you should know before signing up for Medicare Advantage
This fall, during open enrollment, seniors in Whatcom County can sign up for health insurance for 2020. Many options are available, and it can be confusing to sort through the choices. If you’re interested in rehab and therapy services from Christian Health Care...
Whether you’re a high school student or retired, eldercare volunteering could be for you!
What’s it like to volunteer at Christian Health Care Center? Here’s a brief look at two of the many paths available for folks in the area who want to make good use of their time here helping others: a passel of piano players and a teen volunteer named Tabitha....
Catering is now available at CHCC
Catering is now available at Christian Health Care Center in Lynden! The award-winning CHCC dietary team has a delicious menu of items that can be ordered and served at CHCC for regular visits and special events, including everything from coffee, tea and cookies to...
How decluttering can help you — and your parents — feel better
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...
Care transitions program at CHCC continues to keep patients out of hospital
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...
Nursing assistants can get money for tuition and books from Christian Health Care Center in Lynden
Apply Now Guess what, recent nursing assistant graduates? If Christian Health Care Center is your first job after graduating from a certified nursing assistant training program, CHCC will pay your CNA/NAC certificate fees -- reimbursing the cost of your tuition, books...
Technology provides ‘moments of joy’ in dementia care
At CHCC, healthcare professionals employ a number of different methods to supervise and care for residents. Days are spent helping individuals engage, helping them relax, helping improve their quality of life. They develop and organize enriching activities that are...
Hometown Hero recognition for CHCC team member
KAFE Radio recognized a member of Christian Health Care Center's care team, Dianne Anderson, as a Hometown Hero in November 2018. Dianne was nominated for this award by Tonja Myers, CHCC's administrator, who has worked with her for many years. Below is the nomination...