Posts Tagged ‘Adult Services at Latham Centers’
Adult Services Case Manager shares residents’ summer adventures
Case Manager/Vocational Counselor Debra Anderson has worked at Latham Centers for just four months, but in that short time she has become a valued member of our Adult Services team. Here, Debra shares some of the summer memories she helped create for the adults at Latham Centers’ Peter Cooper residence: “As summer winds down, I…
Read MoreLatham Centers’ Adult Services Summer Family Picnic: Saturday, June 17th
Annually, Latham Centers’ Adult Residential Program hosts a Family Picnic. This is an opportunity for residents, staff, guardians, and family members to not only celebrate the successes of the past year, but to think forward to a warm and beautiful summer. First, members of the Parent/Guardians Advisory Council will meet at the Great Hill…
Read MoreLatham Serves 49 Adult Residents
Latham Centers’ Adult Residential Program serves 49 adults in 11 different residences on Cape Cod, and in Plymouth and Wareham. This video entitled “Home,” narrated by Patrice Carroll, PWS Specialist, explains why and how Latham Centers becomes home for our adult residents. Patrice says, “Where do you go to find peace, support, friendship, and…
Read MoreLatham Adult Resident Donates Afghan to Emerald Hollow Therapeutic Riding Center
On Wednesday, March 8th, in support of their fundraising efforts. In November 2016, Angel, Latham Centers’ adult resident (along with her aide, Kim) joined Maplewood Brewster as a volunteer. Angel is an extremely talented knitter and inspired the Cast-Aways to start a knitting group at Maplewood. The relationships that have resulted have been mutually rewarding and…
Read MoreKnitting for a Cause: Adult Resident Donates Wares
Angel is an adult resident at Latham Centers who has thrived in our Vocational Program. Not only has Angel been working in the community getting paid a competitive wage, but she has been volunteering at Mayflower Place, teaching a group of knitters skills that she has picked up over the years. Angel’s help…
Read MoreThe Adult Residential Holiday Party: Parents, Guardians, Staff and Residents Dance the Night Away
For over twenty years the Latham Centers Adult Program has gathered to celebrate and honor the holiday season with cheer. The location has changed over the years, as have the residents and parents and/or guardians attending, but the theme has remained the same – celebrating another year with family and friends. Below are a few…
Read MoreA Glimpse into the Donkey Caretaker Training Program
Here, see adult resident, Tina, and Donkey Trainer and Expert, Kris Thompson go through a few of the routines with our donkeys. The Asinotherapy Program is a critical part of the success of many of the adults and children who reside at Latham Centers. Tina takes great pride in working with the Donkeys on a…
Read MoreLatham’s Adult Services Halloween Bash
Latham Centers’ Adult Residents are gearing up for a Halloween Bash! On Friday evening, adult residents from our twelve residential homes, as well as Shared Living Programs, are invited to participate in a Halloween gathering at the Sandwich residence. Activities will include a delicious dinner, games such as Bingo and dancing. From 5:30-7:30pm the adults at…
Read MoreSpecial Needs Adults to Display Their Art Work and Crafts At Yarmouth Seaside Festival Columbus Day Weekend
Latham Centers’ adult residents will be displaying and selling their unique art work and crafts as participants in the Arts & Crafts Fair at the 38th annual Yarmouth Seaside Festival at Joshua Sears Memorial Field in Yarmouth, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 8th and Sunday, October 9th. “Our residents enjoy creating a…
Read MoreLiving and Thriving with PWS: The Daily Struggles
I wanted to take a moment to apologize for my absence. I’ve been busy the last few months doing many different activities. I thought I would make this entry a focus on how daily struggles effect the life of an individual with PWS. What I mean by daily struggles are events that may occur…
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