Adult Services
New Year New You!
As we start 2016, this year is full of new beginnings, healthy choices, and goals. The Centers for Disease Control and prevention have put together some helpful and healthy tips to keep in mind. 1. Review Family Health History and schedule an appointment for updated vaccinations/screenings. (remember to bring a list of questions and…
Read MoreHoarding or “Managing Collections,” It’s all in the Phrasing
Latham Centers’ staff are always thinking, “What is best for OUR clients?” Over time staff and consultants have worked together on how to best manage PWS Specific Behaviors. A common issue with people with PWS is hoarding. Patrice Carroll writes in a 2014 Blog post, “Hoarding…is a common PWS behavior.The act of gathering items usually…
Read MoreLatham Centers’ First Annual Pop-Up Store a Success!
Many of the adults in the Latham Center’s residential program are extremely talented. Their works-of-art range from knitted wear, to recycled goods turned into beautiful items, to jewelry. While annually the students have hosted a Holiday Craft Fair, 2015 marks the first year for the adults to host a similar show. It is a…
Read MoreHolidays at the Hazelmoor Adult Residential Home
The little Elves at the Hazelmoor Road Residence have been busy gearing up for the Holiday season. We have a lot to be thankful for this year as we prepare for numerous parties and festivities around our Cape Cod community. The residents are looking forward to visiting the Cape Codder Resort to enjoy their fabulous…
Read MoreCape Cod Disability Network Wellness Program: Growth and Successes
This Spring, Latham Centers, Arc of Cape Cod and Community Connections joined forces to provide adult residents within each of our programs the opportunity to improve upon his or her health. This program was funded by CHNA 27 (Community Health Network), part of the Cape Cod Foundation. Adult residents sign up for as many as…
Read MorePet Sitting at Latham Centers
Peter Cooper welcomes Napoleon!!! As part of our Pet Care Program, Peter Cooper took part in an opportunity to dog sit for a cute little four legged friend named Napoléon, Nappi for short! Nappi is a miniature poodle who has a little bit of a…
Read MoreZumba Night at Great Hill
For the past several months, Great Hill has been the location for Zumba Night. Clients from several houses have been enjoying a new, fun way to exercise and everyone has been participating and having a great time. Over time Zumba nights have progressed from an evening of fun exercise to a time for social gathering…
Read MoreArts & Crafts at the Run Pond Road Residence
Crafts created by Pam and Allan! The individuals at Run Pond Road are a crafty bunch; enjoying everything from tie dying to making birdhouses. Pam has quite the skill set in crafting. She crochets beautiful blankets which she’s donated to the MSPCA for the animals to use and has even sold some for a profit!…
Read MoreExercise in the Adult Program: Fitness Trainer Jamie Hoffman comes to Latham Centers
Latham Centers’ Adult Residents learning new exercises to work on in pairs (Jamie Hoffman pictured on left) Jamie Hoffman, co-owner and Trainer at Fitness Revolution in Orleans joined forces with Latham Centers’ staff to lead a class of 18 Adult Residents entitled “Staying in Shape.” It is of the utmost importance that both the students…
Read MoreZumba Quickly Becomes one of the Most Popular Adult Services Evening Activities
Latham Centers’ adult residential program spans Cape Cod, from Brewster to Plymouth. While so many houses is advantageous for Latham Centers’ adult residents as it allows for different opportunities in different areas, Latham Centers’ staff always aim to create activities which will bring the entire group together. Latham’s Adult Nursing Manager, Lindsey Howard, has introduced…
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