Living and Thriving with PWS: Surviving the Holidays

By jvaughan | April 12, 2016

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…

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CHNA Grant Program Adult Exercise Class

By jvaughan | April 5, 2016

On Tuesday, March 29th our Adult Residents were treated to a personal training class hosted by Jamie Hoffman, from Fitness Revolution. This marks the second training from Jamie, who has come to know our residents quite well. This wellness program started in 2015 with grant funding from CHNA (Community Health Network Area 27), which supports community-based…

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Hoarding or “Managing Collections,” It’s all in the Phrasing


By jvaughan | January 13, 2016

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…

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Holidays at the Hazelmoor Adult Residential Home

By jvaughan | December 10, 2015

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…

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Living and Thriving with PWS

By jvaughan | November 16, 2015

November 2015 This year I participated in my 4th Latham Charity Golf Classic and Latham’s 6th Annual Charity Golf Classic.  Golf is one of my favorite sports as I’ve been doing it since I was little.  I play in the tournament not just to enjoy a beautiful day of golf, but to also represent Latham’s…

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Cape Cod Disability Network Wellness Program: Growth and Successes

By jvaughan | November 10, 2015

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…

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Pet Sitting at Latham Centers

By jvaughan | October 13, 2015

                    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…

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Arts & Crafts at the Run Pond Road Residence

By jvaughan | September 28, 2015

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!…

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