News
The importance of religion and spirituality in the elderly
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...
How to cope with hearing loss during the aging process
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...
Leading Age Washington
Have you heard of Leading Age Washington? It’s a local branch of Leading Age, a national trade organization that advocates for their members in the eldercare industry. They also offer information and support to help people make the most of the aging experience....
Alzheimer’s and Dementia News
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...
Join us for our 7th Annual Heroes Day on September 11th
In 2008, CHCC staff organized the first Heroes Day event in Lynden to honor not only those who lost their lives on September 11th, but to also honor local heroes who serve and protect our community. At that time, we didn’t realize the event would evolve into a...
Rehabilitation services at Christian Health Care Center
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...
Nursing jobs available in Whatcom County
Yes, you can live, work and play in beautiful Lynden, WA! Christian Health Care Center is a major health care employer in North Whatcom County (more than 200 employees) and we typically have several of full- and part-time nursing positions open. Our...
CHCC partners with PeaceHealth to launch transition support program
CHCC recently partnered with Health Ministries Network, an extension of PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, to provide complimentary health care support to senior citizens recovering from an injury or illness. Representatives from both organizations worked together...
Therapy Department Adds New Equipment
The Lynden Tribune recently featured CHCC's new LiteGait equipment in their Encore insert. The new, state-of-the-art therapy equipment will be a benefit to seniors who are recovering from injury because it helps provide proper posture, reduces weight bearing, and...