Archive for September 2020

On PWS University, our “Living Healthy” podcast series, Patrice Carroll and Katrina Fryklund share expertise and information about care for individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome. One goal of the podcast is to highlight all the positives in the lives of people with PWS. They recently interviewed Liam – the second interview in their Student Podcast Series…

Latham’s Admissions and Outreach team has published the 12th “Living Healthy with PWS” quarterly newsletter!  Written for the greater Prader-Willi syndrome community, the newsletter provides snippets of hope and inspiration. It’s also an insightful resource for our staff, Latham families, volunteers, donors, and community members.  Articles in this issue include feature stories on: Daniel, a Latham…

Our “Gasp” Team Latham had a fantastic day of biking-for-our-cause on Sunday! 2020 marked Latham Centers’ fifth year as a beneficiary charity for “The Gasp, Bike Boat and Bake.” Last week, over 75 riders took part in the 29th riding of “The Gasp” sponsored by the Barnstable Charitable Foundation. This annual fundraiser typically includes a 55-mile bike ride from Sandwich to Provincetown followed…

Latham Centers’ Virtual Storytime participants were so fortunate to have Logan read to them recently. Logan is by far one of the most energetic students who joins us on Storytime. He regularly asks guest readers insightful questions, including his favorite: “How did you become an advocate for PWS?” Because of Logan, we learn why our…

For families who have a loved one with Prader-Willi syndrome ages 22 and over, Latham is hosting our third Adult Social Hour this Thursday evening at 5:00. The social hour will include a Virtual Talent Show! Participants will have the opportunity to share their talents with Social Hour friends for up to two minutes. There…

In honor of Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week, parents were asked to send a little note thanking our staff. They sure did respond! “You save families. You save our students. You change lives, plain and simple.” DIRECT CARE STAFF SHOUT-OUTS  from Parents Carlyn is an extraordinary clinician who goes above + beyond in not just caring for her…

This week – September 13-19, 2020 – is Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week in Massachusetts! We join our colleagues throughout the Commonwealth in recognizing and celebrating our Direct Support Professionals. Latham Centers sincerely appreciates every member of our direct care staff! Their work supporting children and adults with complex special needs is exceptional!   Latham’s Adult Services…

This week – September 13-19, 2020 – is Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week in Massachusetts! We join our colleagues throughout the Commonwealth in recognizing and celebrating our Direct Support Professionals. Latham Centers sincerely appreciates every member of our direct care staff. Your work supporting children and adults with complex special needs is exceptional, and you make a…

In an abundance of caution and in the best interest of our guests, sponsors, and staff, we have decided to postpone our 2020 Latham Charity Golf Classic, scheduled for Monday, October 5th, until we can ensure the health and well-being of everyone involved. We are grateful to all of our golfers, sponsors, auction donors, volunteers, and banquet attendees for your…