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Compassion, love and good food: The CHCC dining experience
At Christian Health Care Center, we work hard to create a wonderful dining experience for our residents. We think that’s evident both in the quality of the food and in the personal care and attention with which it’s created and delivered. It’s also evident in the...
How to improve sleep problems as you age
As people age, one common complaint is that they’re not getting as much sleep as they used to. When bodies change, patterns of sleep often change, too. People over the age of 50, for example, often find themselves getting tired earlier in the evening and waking...
What type of elder care is best for your loved one?
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...
Dememtia care provides peace of mind for families
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,...
CHCC to expand mental health services for residents, rehab patients
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...
Northwest Adult Day Health to close on Aug. 10
Due to rising operational costs, stagnant revenues and increased governmental regulations, Whatcom County’s only adult day health program, Northwest Adult Day Health & Wellness Center, will close its doors on Aug. 10. Plans are in place to help transition as many...
Think well, live better: Positive thoughts can improve your health
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...
Summer activities in and around Lynden
Exercise is good for the body and mind. It’s that simple. As we get older, sometimes we have a tendency to get sedentary — our feet ache, we’re tired, we don’t think we have as many opportunities. However, getting up and getting moving can help to improve a number of...
CHCC welcomes Jim Roth as chaplain
Jim Roth, who spent nearly two decades as a pastor in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, recently joined Christian Health Care Center as a chaplain. Together, they deliver spiritual support services to our long-term care residents, therapeutic rehab patients and their...