Journal of Gerontological Nursing · 1995 · 26 citations · 9 references
Geriatric PsychiatryAgingMental HealthGeriatric MedicinePsychologyGeriatric NeurologyAlzheimer's DiseaseDemented ElderHumor DetectionAging-associated DiseaseGerontologyDiminished LevelsHealth SciencesCognitive SciencePsychiatryGeriatricsElderly CareGlobal AgingRehabilitationClinical GerontologyCognitive PerformanceDementiaCognitive FunctioningActive AgeingGeriatric AssessmentMedicine
1. Elders with diminished levels of cognitive functioning are capable of providing meaningful, consistent responses that illustrate individual expressions of self. 2. The demented elder's history and experiences may provide important clues to understanding his or her current behaviors, verbalizations, and perceptions. 3. Humor may be used as a therapeutic intervention for persons with dementia and as a coping strategy for caregivers.
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A New Clinical Scale for the Staging of Dementia
Charles P. Hughes, Leonard van den Berg, Warren L. Danziger et al. · The British Journal of Psychiatry · 1982 · 7K citations