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Legacy gifts say ‘thank you’ while supporting important programs at CHCC
Because of the type of care we provide at Christian Health Care Center, our staff have the opportunity to spend a lot of quality time with many amazing people. It truly is a blessing for us to play such a part in so many lives on a day-to-day basis. All of the people...
How to maintain independence while living in long-term care
Among the most common reasons that people avoid staying in long-term care is the perceived lack of independence. But in many cases, transitioning from home to long-term care can actually free up a person’s time and energy for the things he or she enjoys most....
Summer activities can help improve common health complaints
The sun is out! (Most of the time, anyway.) Not only is this beautiful Whatcom County sunshine good for the soul, it can be quite good for the body, too. As people age, we start to become more and more concerned with common health topics, such as arthritis, heart...
Three tips for visiting a loved one living in long-term care
Do you have a loved one living in a skilled health care facility like Christian Health Care Center in Lynden? CHCC gets a lot of family visitors, and many of them aren’t quite sure how to interact with their loved one, other long-term care residents and even staff so...
NAC program at CHCC named one of best in state
Great news! The Nursing Assistant Certified training program at Christian Health Care Center has been named one of the top-performing programs in the state of Washington, based on the percentage of students who pass the difficult state certification exam. Making this...
Tips for battling elder loneliness
There’s no way to sugarcoat it: Loneliness can lead to early death. Studies consistently show that the feeling of being alone is a leading contributor to poor physical and mental health among the elderly.One such study, from the University of California, San...
CHCC’s resident council lets people who live in long-term care contribute
Once a month at Christian Health Care Center in Lynden, a small group gathers in the activity room to discuss how life is going for the center’s long-term residents. They discuss everything of importance to them, from the quality of the food in the dining room to...
Family atmosphere, community support and employee input make CHCC unique
What sets Christian Health Care Center apart? For one thing, it’s our family atmosphere. The members of our social services department are like family for our residents. They’re hand-picked for their ability and desire to welcome residents to the facility and take...
What to consider before choosing a therapeutic rehab center
Physical, occupational and speech therapy provide a number of benefits. You probably know this already, because if you’re reading this your doctor has likely prescribed therapeutic rehabilitation or has at least encouraged you to consider the many ways therapy can...