The role of humour and laughter therapy in decreasing caregiver burden among carers of a person living with dementia- A case study

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Case Report

Author Details : Sachin Desai*

Volume : 8, Issue : 2, Year : 2021

Article Page : 60-63

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.agems.2021.014

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Abstract

Gibbs (1988) reflective cycle was employed to explore a critical case study involving a senior citizen with dementia and measures to reduce caregiver burden by humour and laughter therapy. This experience highlights key themes of caregiver burden-reduction measures through humour and laughter. This problem is discussed in relation to lack of awareness about measures to reduce caregiver burden arising due to caretaking of a person with dementia. Inclusion of this therapy as a non-pharmacological method of stress management, could be useful in the guidelines for dementia care. Therefore, it is important to include training to all caregivers at home and care home setting to address the issue of caregiver burden.

Keywords: Humour and laughter therapy, Caregiver burden reduction, People living with dementia

How to cite : Desai S, The role of humour and laughter therapy in decreasing caregiver burden among carers of a person living with dementia- A case study. Ann Geriatr Educ Med Sci 2021;8(2):60-63

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