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How to support mental health in the elderly
You are not alone. That’s one major theme of Mental Health Awareness Month, celebrated throughout May. Mental illness affects one in five adults in the United States (including one in five older than 55), with about five percent experiencing serious mental illness....
CHCC reopens indoor visitation, with a high level of caution and care
The decision to cautiously allow visitors inside CHCC — made possible by the state’s relaxing of restrictions on indoor visitation — has been one that CHCC leaders have not taken lightly.
RN jobs for Canadian RNs near Bellingham, WA
Registered nurses who live in British Columbia can work in the United States by obtaining a license and following these immigration steps. Are you a Canadian RN looking for work near Bellingham, Washington? If so, there is a great opportunity for full-time or...
Resident spotlight: Jack S.
Every person who lives at CHCC has a story. Learn about Jack S. in this resident spotlight interview.
Care team bio: Jen Joslyn, LPN and current rehab unit coordinator
“From the moment I walked through the door at CHCC, I could tell it was different here. Whenever you need something, there’s someone who is willing to help.”
New trishaw program gets long-term care residents outside
This spring, some CHCC long-term care residents will enjoy sunshine on their skin and wind through their hair as they breathe fresh air, experience new sights and sounds, and make new memories. Outdoor bike rides are coming to Christian Health Care Center. CHCC is...
Resident Spotlight: Fran T.
Every person who lives at CHCC has a story. Learn about Fran T. in this resident spotlight interview.
Helping people swallow: Dysphagia and aspiration 101
As anyone who’s ever had a sip of water go “down the wrong pipe” knows, breathing and swallowing are closely related. Especially in older adults, throat-related problems can make it difficult to swallow food properly. Among the more common issues are ones called...
Resident Spotlight: Jackie E.
Every person who lives at CHCC has a story. Learn about Jackie E. in this resident spotlight interview.