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""You're the only thing he comes out [of his room] for": A qualitative " by Michelle DiGiacomo, Roberts Sara-Jane et al.
Objectives. Family involvement in the lives of people who have dementia and live in long-term care is important, but family members may face challenges communicating and connecting with their loved one as dementia progresses. A type of therapeutic humor (Laughter Care) delivered by trained specialists aims to engage people with dementia who reside in long-term care through creative play and laughter. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of Laughter Care Specialists (LCSs) regarding families’ engagement with the program. Methods. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with LCSs (n =...
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