Laughter Unlimited / Human Service

LAUGHTER UNLIMITED...
Improving the "Quality of Life"

For decades since the publication of Norman Cousins’ “Anatomy of An Illness” in 1979, laughter has been subject to extensive scientific research. Studies consistently show that laughter reduces stress, decreases pain perception and has a positive, lasting effect on the immune system, heart and brain.

Utilizing this knowledge to serve our community, Laughter Unlimited has developed a comprehensive care service program providing professional clowns, circus entertainers and trained volunteers to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, day care centers, hospitals and other institutions bringing joy and laughter to "children of all ages".

Laughter Unlimited invites both older adults and children in institutional settings to meet professional circus performers, and more importantly, to participate in a truly interactive experience.

Our unique programs enhance the daily life of residents, patients and staff, and fills the void between health care professionals and family members. Using the age-old art of clowning, Laughter Unlimited has created a masterful blend of therapeutic medicine we call "Humor Therapy".

The Laughter Unlimited program is designed to build long-term relationships with the residents and staff that the clowns interact with.
Using individual Care Plans and the specific needs of each facility we develop interventions that include:

• Comedy Cabaret,Interactive Presentations
• Room to Room Visits
• Inter-gentational Events
• Men's Club
• Comedy in Motion TM, Exercise Program
• Memories...Lost and Found TM
  

Foundation Support

William G. and Marie Selby Foundation

Jerome and Mildred Paddock Foundation

Pines of Sarasota Thrift Shop

Coldwell Banker Residetial Real Estate, Inc.

Jane B. Cook 1992 Charitable Trust

Betsy Mitchell Family Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Ruth & Albert Van Tieghem Family Trust

Jelks Family Foundation

Tarr Charitable Family Foundation

Rubin Charitable Foundation

Lockhart Family Trust

Salem Foundation

The Kathleen K. Catlin fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota

Cordelia Lee Beattie Foundation

Sponsors
Right at Home
Bayada Nurses
Florida Home Health Care
Your support helps us - IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY.