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May 30, 2018 · Humor therapy can be as effective as some drugs in managing agitation in dementia patients. That’s according to research at the University of New South Wales in Australia. The study examined the effectiveness of professional humor therapists, called Elder Clowns, who work with nursing home staff trained in the practice, called Laughter Bosses.
- Dani Klein Modisett
Jan 27, 2018 · Although having a sense of humor is typically associated with positive psychological outcomes, recent evidence suggests that outcomes may vary depending on whether the humor being used is adaptive versus maladaptive. The goal of this study was to determine whether humor styles are predictive of purpose in life in people with dementia.
- Wingyun Mak, Silvia Sörensen
- 2018
Apr 18, 2022 · The results revealed that humor therapy is as effective as widely used antipsychotic drugs in helping people with dementia—and it avoids serious drug-related side effects. After all, the benefits of laughter for all humans have been well established. They include: Relief from stress, anxiety, and depression.
- Benefits of Laughter
- Humor For People with Alzheimer’s
- Inspiring Laughter
The benefits of laughter can extend beyond the person living with Alzheimer’s and affect the family caregiver. The physical and emotional effects of humor and laughter include: 1. the release of endorphins, which are the brain chemicals that make us feel good 2. a decrease in sadness, anxiety, and anger 3. the relief of distress and depression 4. a...
One symptom of Alzheimer’s is a change in what someone finds funny. As cognition declines, satirical or absurdist comedy (such as Monty Python, which features rational characters reacting to irrational circumstances) loses its comedic appeal. Traditional jokes, which feature a setup followed by a punchline, become a challenge for seniors to connect...
Above all, don’t be afraid to laugh with your senior loved one, but especially when they are living with Alzheimer’s. As the disease progresses, what remains is the present moment between you. So you might as well try to fill that moment with laughter. If you are caring for a senior with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, visit our blog for m...
Sep 1, 2021 · DISCUSSION. While a range of psychotherapeutic interventions is available to support individuals with dementia, comprehensive reviews of interventions are limited. In this review, we identified 24 studies that evaluated the effectiveness of psychotherapeutic interventions. The majority of interventions reported incorporating elements of CBT.
- Paweena Sukhawathanakul, Alexander Crizzle, Holly Tuokko, Gary Naglie, Mark J. Rapoport
- 10.5770/cgj.24.447
- 2021
- Can Geriatr J. 2021 Sep; 24(3): 222-236.
Mar 28, 2024 · Key points. The benefits of incorporating humor in therapy are rarely addressed but shouldn't be ignored. Humor often brings a new perspective to how one sees their problems. Sharing a smile or ...
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Feb 19, 2020 · First, although it can be used seductively by the therapist, humor does have the function of facilitating intimacy and warm relationships. It can be used to help the patient to feel intimate with ...
