Background Enabling people with dementia to 'live well'is a policy and research priority in
many countries. However, instruments for measuring outcomes of psychosocial …

Aim To quantify the effect of laughter and humour interventions on depression, anxiety, and
sleep quality in adults. Design A meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials. Data …

Objective: To describe the factors influencing the use of humor in nursing care, its
applicability and benefits. Method: A scoping review was performed using the Arksey and …

Younger and older adults differ in performance on a range of social–cognitive skills, with
older adults having difficulties in decoding nonverbal cues to emotion and intentions. Such …

The interpretation of sarcasm relies on many cues and constraints. In computer-mediated
communication (CMC), paralinguistic cues, such as emoticons and emoji, play an important …

Aim To evaluate the effect of an 8‐week humour intervention programme on reducing
depression and anxiety and improving subjective well‐being, cognitive function and sleep …

Aim Many persons living with dementia (PLWD) reside in the community and are cared for
by family members. The aim of this qualitative study was to gain an understanding the …

Background Non-medical issues (eg loneliness, financial concerns, housing problems) can
shape how people feel physically and psychologically. This has been emphasised during …

Humour is a complex social and emotional experience which could constitute a positive
resource for people endeavouring to live well with dementia. However, little is currently …

Caring for a person with a neurodegenerative disease (eg, Alzheimer disease, Parkinson
disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington disease) can be …