Archive for May 2022

Latham Centers’ Adult Program and our human services colleagues across the state are at a critical juncture in our funding needs. Last week, the Senate did not allocate any additional funds to the Chapter 257 line-item for Adult Services (“Rate Reserve”). Amendments are being filed by members of the Senate to put funding back in…

Encouraging your loved one with Prader-Willi syndrome to keep their nails short can help avoid skin picking behavior to an existing pick site. Other barriers such as sleeves, ace bandages, and Vaseline also help. (Related video resource here: https://vimeo.com/167016548

We’ve been visiting area high schools to talk with juniors and seniors about careers in human services, and to invite students to apply for paid internship opportunities at Latham Centers.  “We have loved every minute of meeting with students and talking about paid internships at Latham. Students asked great questions about our programs and residents and…

Caption: Melissa (Valentine’s) dining with student Ironically, many children with Prader-Willi syndrome can be picky eaters. Introduce food with different colors and textures at an early age to avoid food texture/color avoidance later on.   

As Nurse Appreciation Week draws to a close, the Adult Services Team (led by Director Gina Sheehan) extends its heartfelt thanks for all the hard work and dedication displayed by our wonderful RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Medical Assistants!  A large selection of flowers and vases was delivered to the Willow Street office so that these…

People with Prader-Willi syndrome often have a great sense of humor. Humor is a great tool as long as sarcasm is avoided. Sarcasm can be mistaken for teasing and shouldn’t be used.

Caption: At Latham, we use tagless pinnies during Special Olympics practice to help students focus on the activity. Sensory Processing Disorder can impact success and can often be easily addressed. Itchy tags, bright or flickering lights, or background noises can frustrate and agitate those living with SPD. Check the environment to see what external stimulus…