Posts Tagged ‘Adult Services at Latham Centers’
Cape 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…
Read MoreMarianne’s Volunteer Job: Cape Wildlife Center
The stories below were written by Marianne, an adult resident at Latham Centers who volunteers regularly at the Cape Wildlife Center. Below are just a couple experiences from her perspective. My favorite passion is animals of any kind. I have lived at an adult residential home at Latham Centers specifically for people with PWS…
Read MoreLiving and Thriving with PWS
Being an advocate for individuals with PWS Prader-Willi Syndrome is very similar to those with Autism in the fact that there is a broad spectrum that individuals fall into. Growing up I’ve received so many services that have given me the ability to thrive in all aspects of my life. I began to realize…
Read MoreAdult Resident at Latham Centers Shares a Short Story: Princess the Opossum
Marianne and Princess, the Opossum, before the release. Marianne, an adult resident of Latham Centers, has volunteered for many years at the Cape Wildlife Center. She thrives when working with animals, and has truly become a nurturer. Below is a story composed by Marianne herself, after releasing Princess into the wild. One day…
Read MoreLife in Adult Services
As the seasons change, and we transition into the spring and summer months, Latham Centers Adult Services Program will begin monthly blogs spotlighting items of interest, special events, announcements, and other newsworthy items in Adult Services. These blogs will offer a unique perspective from Latham Personnel, as well as the individuals that reside and…
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