In the world of caregiving, where the days are often measured in medication schedules and doctor’s appointments, the idea of finding humor can feel inappropriate, even taboo. We’re conditioned to associate this role with solemnity and sacrifice. But what if laughter wasn’t a betrayal of your loved one’s dignity, but a vital source of resilience? What if the ability to find a…
When caring for someone with dementia, finding moments of laughter can be as precious as it is unexpected. While the journey has its challenges, humor often emerges in the most surprising ways, offering relief, connection, and joy amid difficult days. In this heartwarming collection, we share real-life funny dementia stories that had us laughing out loud, from mixed-up words to wonderfully creative…
Sometimes you’ve just gotta laugh When you’re a caregiver, there are tedious, exasperating, and scary moments. But hilarious things happen too. At those times, you’ve gotta let yourself laugh. We’ve talked about why finding humor in caregiving is an important coping technique. And now we’ve found a perfect example of a caregiver who’s using humor to get through the stressful times. …
Jeff Foxworthy pays comedy tribute to caregivers In this 3 minute video, comedian Jeff Foxworthy teamed up with caregiver and author Peter Rosenberger and AARP to highlight the funny parts about being a caregiver. Even though this video was created a while ago, it’s well worth watching. Caregivers need a good laugh This video is great because it’s full of inside jokes…
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