How Laughter Therapy Helps Seniors During Aging?

The actual definition of laughing is a “successive, rhythmic, spasmodic expiration with a continuous sync in the open glottis and vibration of the vocal cords, often carried through by baring of the teeth and facial expression.” There are several benefits for what laughing can do for us but the bottom line is that laughing is medically beneficial for any age. As the best luxury retirement homes in India, the caregivers at The Chennai Homes establish a positive emotional climate and a sense of connection between residents by inducing laughter therapy. 

Researchers have believed that the main function of laughter is to bring different kinds of people together – the more social a person becomes due to laughter and the more social support a person receives, the more likely he or she will form a meaningful social connection. Mutual laughter is an essential component of strong, caring and healthy relationships. By making a conscious effort to incorporate more humor and play into your daily interactions, you can improve the overall quality of your life.

1. While laughing, the respiration, heart rate and blood pressure temporarily rise for sometime which then causes oxygen to surge through the bloodstream, resulting in lower blood pressure.
2. Laughter is said to improve the function of blood vessels, thereby increasing blood flow, which can help protect against a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.
3. Laughter decreases pain and allows toleration of discomfort, which then reduces blood sugar levels, increasing glucose tolerance in diabetics and non-diabetics patients.
4. It relaxes the whole body and mind by relieving tension and stress. It’s said that following a good, hearty laugh relaxes the muscles in the body for up to 45 minutes.
5. Laughter is sometimes referred to as “inner jogging” as it helps burn calories too. A wholesome laugh gives the muscles of the face, chest, shoulders, stomach and diaphragm an ideal workout.

Laughing makes anyone feel good for a reason. Studies show that laughter strengthens the immune system and triggers the release of many neurochemicals in the brain. The immune system of a person that has the special cells responsible for fighting for the body against infection which is likely to increase due to the act of laughing. In the central nervous system, the brain releases powerful endorphins due to laughing. Endorphins are natural, morphine-like compounds that raise the pain threshold, produce sedation and induce euphoria. In other words, anyone feels better when they laugh because endorphins can be said to reduce physical and mental pain. This is said to be a wonderful feeling along with other benefits too:

Benefits of laughter are endless as it induces physical changes in the body by enhancing your intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulating the heart, lungs and muscles, and increases the endorphins that are released by the brain. We offer the best assisted living in chennai with round-the-clock caregivers who look after senior’s well being by encouraging them to stay happy and motivated. With verdant walking trails and wellness workshops, residents are encouraged to actively participate in stress-free activities that can improve their longevity and help them feel at home. If you want to know about the best retirement homes in India, give us a call @ +91 99419 9555.