10.03.2011
Laughter for Alzheimer's Patients Beneficial: Study
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Exposing Alzheimer's patients to "humor therapy" appears as effective as psychiatric drugs in reducing the agitation that often plagues those struggling with dementia, new Australian research suggests.
In a three-month period, nursing home residents who actively participated in a weekly two-hour clowning session involving music, mime and humorous props showed improvement.
In a three-month period, nursing home residents who actively participated in a weekly two-hour clowning session involving music, mime and humorous props showed improvement.
