Daily Archives: July 28, 2020

Creating Community
Laughter Helps People Living With Dementia

Laughter - the best medicine! For the ranchers living in an intergenerational household, laughter was an essential ingredient requiring frequent doses. For best results, we applied liberally! Mother and Dad both retained their sense of humor to their final days. The household was often filled with laughter - especially during [...]

Mindful Presence
Laughter Is Vital

Laughter at the ranch – it was a vital part of our mileau. When family sat around the table before a meal, Mother would do a reading – sometimes a humorous one she had found… During Dad’s 18-month hospice experience, they enjoyed jokes with the hospice chaplain who brought a [...]

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