Laughing to longevity—the work of elder clowns

The art of medicine series. The role of professional performers working as hospital clowns delivering 'clown therapy'. The benefits of hospital clowns and particular approaches adopted by clowns working with older people in residential settings to encourage communication, interaction and a...

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Published in:The Lancet (British edition) 2011-08, Vol.378 (9791), p.562-563
Main Authors: Warren, Bernie, Spitzer, Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged - psychology
Homes for the Aged
Hospitals
Humans
Internal Medicine
Laughter - psychology
Wit and Humor as Topic - psychology
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Summary:The art of medicine series. The role of professional performers working as hospital clowns delivering 'clown therapy'. The benefits of hospital clowns and particular approaches adopted by clowns working with older people in residential settings to encourage communication, interaction and autonomy are described. [(BNI unique abstract)] 7 references
ISSN:0140-6736
1474-547X
DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(11)61280-4