Posts Tagged ‘praderwillisyndrome’
PWS 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 World Social Work Day 2022!
Today we join the world in amplifying the incredible work of SOCIAL WORKERS – especially Latham Centers’ essential (and greatly appreciated) Social Services Team! We are celebrating Latham’s devoted Social Services staff members for the work they do day in and day out. Our clinical team is a critical component tying together all who participate in…
Read MoreLatham Celebrates Rare Disease Day
Will is curious, kind and brave. He loves learning about people, helping them and wants to be a friend to all. He has an amazing sense of humor, loves animals (especially dogs) and rap music. He is my hero and I’m so proud to be his mom. Submitted by Will’s mother, Renay #rockyourrare #Lathamcelebratesrare
Read MoreLatham Celebrates Rare Disease Day
Nicholas is a great kid with an awesome sense of humor and a love for learning, especially from books. He can identify quotes from any Star Wars movie, name all the presidents from first to 46th, spot-on mimic voices from past popes to celebrities like Steve Harvey and play the keyboard by ear. Submitted by…
Read MoreLatham Celebrates Rare Disease Day
When I asked my husband what his favorite things about Bella are he said her quirky sense of humor, and the reliability of her schedule – she will wake you up with a smile at 7 AM without fail and say “Hi daddy its morning are you coming to make breakfast”. One of my favorite…
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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