The Effects of Humor Therapy on Older Adults
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Smiling, laughing, and humor is something that individuals come across everyday. People watch humorous videos, listen to comedians, and read the comics in the newspaper. However, is humor only beneficial in causing us to laugh, or can it be used for more? Can humor be used in a more structured form and reap more complex benefits than producing a smile or laugh? Researchers and therapists have been studying humor therapy, a form of therapy that “uses the power of smiles and laughter to aid healing” (Humor TherapyTopic Overview, 2013). Can humor therapy produce positive effects when used with the geriatric population?
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