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PWS Heroes! Student Kai and Staffer Ron AND Adult Resident Ayanna with Jamie!
Ron and Kai love doing all types of residential activities together, but their favorite is going on the swings! AND Ayanna, a resident in our adult program, loves to go out in the community with her Staff, Jamie. Their favorite activities are going to the library, the nail salon, taking walks, and of course, going…
Read MoreZooLights: memorable weekend outing in Adult Services
Direct Support Professional Amanda Pollog shared these special photos from their ZooLights in Stoneham over the weekend. “We had so much fun – it was an awesome experience,” Amanda said. “I liked the lights, sea otters, music, and the Christmas Spirit!” -Matt “I had a lot of fun. I’m glad Amanda had the great idea of going there.” – Drew Thank you to…
Read MoreEmily Hallock…… September Cape Codder of the Month!
Congratulations to Emily Hallock for being named September’s Cape Codder of the Month!! Cape Country 104 takes nominations from their listening audience throughout the month to highlight people in our community who really make a difference. Emily is a Registered Nurse and we’re so fortunate to have her as Latham Centers’ Medical Infection Prevention/Control Coordinator.…
Read MoreSummerTide students feed the butterflies at the Natural History Museum
Our students have amazing opportunities over the summer months in our coveted SummerTide program, including visits to the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster. Special Education Teacher Jeff Lee said in an email about their recent butterfly visit at the museum: “I wanted to thank everyone who assisted in making the first science…
Read MorePWS Awareness Month (May 15) – Exercises
The best exercises for people with Prader-Willi syndrome are routines that use all the muscle groups like swimming, dancing, and yoga.
Read MoreTHANK YOU, Latham nurses, who “ensure the health of all is the priority”
“Caring is the essence of nursing.” —Jean Watson The nurses at Latham Centers are an impressive group, continuously providing excellent care with smiles and patience. Our talented, compassionate nursing staff members work with individuals with special needs in both the Children’s and Adult Services Programs, as well as our residents’ families, Latham staff, and medical…
Read MoreSPRING! A time of new beginnings, sunny skies, and GROWTH!
In the Latham Centers 2022 Spring Appeal, we celebrate the extraordinary team of clinicians, educators, and direct-care professionals that works together to bring hope, change, and growth to young people and adults who face tough challenges. Also highlighted is Latham’s vocational programming, which fosters self-confidence and independence — teaching skills that our students and adults…
Read MoreHappy Halloween faces: Adapting the environment for successful traditions
For individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome, the fall holiday season can be difficult. Halloween usually focuses on dressing up and receiving candy from friends. Thanksgiving usually involves family sitting around a dinner table filled with more food than most can eat. This season is filled with anxiety and stress for most individuals diagnosed with PWS. At…
Read MoreHalloween fun: Making holiday-themed flower arrangements with volunteers
Latham Centers has the most amazing volunteers who continue to work with students and staff in our Children’s Program. The students especially appreciate when the beloved “Garden Ladies” join us. During this session, the Garden Ladies taught students how to make Halloween-themed floral centerpieces. As you can see from the video, there were smiles all around. “We are…
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