Archive for April 2016
Falmouth Road Race 2016: We Want YOU!
Annually Latham Centers’ runners raise approximately $20,000 through the Falmouth Road Race to support our life-changing programs for the children and adults who call Latham home. Do you enjoy running? Do you find Falmouth beautiful? Do you like to support local non-profits? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions now’s…
Read MoreLatham Profiles: Mike Payne
Mike Payne What do you enjoy most about your job? Working to make a difference in the lives of our students. Working with dedicated staff. What do you love about working with individuals with PWS or other complex special needs? I like how challenging it is. I like being able to…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Exercise Everyday
Getting your child to find the motivation to exercise can be a challenge but is immensely important to their overall health. Children and adults with PWS can struggle with coordination and that coupled with low muscle tone make exercising difficult. Here are some ways to incorporate exercise into your child’s everyday routine: Join in. Your child…
Read MoreLatham Centers’ Now Offers Online Virtual Tour
Latham Centers’ newest addition to the website is the Virtual Tour! Take a look at twenty images ranging from the classrooms and the library, to the Asinotherapy Program and Transitional Living Environments for our older students. Click here to take the tour!
Read MoreLatham Centers Invited to Present at Orleans Masonic Angel Foundation’s Ceremonial Dinner
For over 15 years the Masonic Angel Foundation of Orleans has been giving to the students of Latham Centers. President and CEO of Latham, Anne McManus, began working with members of the Masonic Lodge when students’ individualistic needs were not being met because of a lack of funding. Currently, Gerry Pouliot, Director of Children’s Services,…
Read MoreLatham Centers’ and Emerald Hollow Farm’s Therapeutic Horseback Riding Partnership Highlighted in Cape Cod Times
Student, Patrick, walks Geyser after a riding lesson with instructor Nicole Sheridan at Emerald Hollow Farms Latham Centers’ staff and our community partners continuously work together in an effort to expand educational and vocational opportunities for the students and adult residents in our care. Emerald Hollow Farms and Latham Centers are working together on…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Medical Appointments
There are many things that people with PWS have in common and one of them is lots of medical appointments. Here are some ways to manage all of those appointments: 1. When you are seeing a new doctor be sure to request a double appointment so the first half can be spent teaching the doctor…
Read MoreAdult Resident and staffer Receive Award at Cape Cod and Islands Advisory Board for the Department of Developmental Services Breakfast
Kevin and George at the Awards Breakfast On April 8th the Cape Cod and Islands Citizen Advisory Board for the Department of Developmental Services (DSS) hosted a Recognition Breakfast. The event honored a number of exceptional staff and/or individuals who receive services from DDS for their meaningful contributions to the Cape Cod community and for…
Read MoreLiving and Thriving with PWS: Surviving the Holidays
The holidays are always a big topic of conversation when it comes to individuals with PWS. There’s the time spent with family, but then of course comes the thought of food!! It’s important for families to understand the necessary steps to ensure individuals have a safe and enjoyable holiday. When I was younger I always…
Read MoreLatham Profiles: Anne Gilmore
Latham Profiles: Anne Gilmore Years at Latham: 6 Admin. Assistant to Director of Children’s Services What do you enjoy most about your job? I love working as a team to meet the individual needs of our students. Each one has different needs, which often means different solutions. It never gets boring to…
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