Humor and Laughter in Persons With Cognitive Impairment and Their Caregivers

Conclusions: Humor and laughter played a role in creating a safe social environment. PWCI were able to engage in humor during social interactions, yet some had difficulty recognizing social cues. Further study may reveal roles of humor and laughter in adaptation to cognitive decline and holistic interventions for improved quality of life.

Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - January 29, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Liptak, A., Tate, J., Flatt, J., Oakley, M. A., Lingler, J. Tags: Qualitative Research Source Type: research