Are You Getting Enough Sleep? August 2014

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Assisted Living Residences
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
According to the Division of Sleep
Medicine at Harvard Medical School,
most adults need at least eight hours of
sleep per night in order to function at full
capacity during the day. In reality, a third
of U.S. adults get less than seven hours
of sleep each night, and 38% of adults
surveyed reported falling asleep
unintentionally during the day within the
past month.
Sleep deprivation affects seniors even
more than it does middle aged and
younger adults. Untreated medical
conditions can play a disruptive role in
your sleep cycle. Everyday behaviors such
as use of electronics, smoking, alcohol
and caffeine consumption can also be
disruptive at night. If you are among the
many older adults who find sleep hard to
come by, the solution could be as simple
as talking to a doctor and reassessing your
everyday habits.
Sleep deprivation and short-term
memory
There is evidence that sleep deprivation
is one of the root causes of age-related
short-term memory loss.
August 2014
A study at the University of California
at Berkeley examined the link between
sleep, memory and age. Around 30
healthy adults learned a series of word
pairs and recited them from memory ten
minutes later. After a night’s sleep the
researchers asked them to recite the word
pairs again. The older adults were 55%
less accurate in their recitation than the
younger adults. Furthermore, brain scans
found that the older adults had a 75%
lower quality of sleep than the younger
adults.
The study at Berkeley now suggests the
extent to which diminished sleep quality
harms our short-term memory. During
deep sleep, the brain generates slow brain
waves that transport memories from the
brain’s short-term storage area (the
hippocampus) to the long-term storage
area (the prefrontal cortex). When we
sleep poorly, those slow brain waves fail to
do their work. As a result, our short-term
memories, stranded without a “ride” to
the prefrontal cortex, get stuck in the
hippocampus overnight. The next day,
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Outdoor Summer Concert–– Basin Street Dixieland Band
Tuesday, August 26 at 2:30 PM
Everybody loves the happy, lively sound of a dixieland band. The Basin Street Dixieland
Band features Boston’s finest jazz performers playing songs from the ‘30s and ‘40s. Enjoy
old time favorites such as “Sweet Georgia Brown,” “Bill Bailey,” “I’ve Got Rhythm,” and
“I Found a New Baby.” These lively classics are sure to get you moving in your seat - and
maybe out on the dance floor!
Friendly Reminder––
Don’t Forget Your Oral Hygiene!
With advanced age we are likely to experience oral health
problems. According to the American Dental Hygienists’
Association, the average person over the age of 65 has lost
13 teeth, most often as a result of gum disease. From the
same age group, 26% have no remaining teeth at all.
Expensive dental procedures are certainly worth avoiding
whenever possible. The practice of routine oral hygiene is
vital, but certain age-related conditions can present
challenges. Special accommodations can be made to help
with oral health maintenance. If arthritis is causing
difficulties brushing or flossing, your dentist should know
about it. A dentist might suggest extending the handle of
your toothbrush or using a larger, more comfortable grip.
An electric toothbrush may be easier to use. For flossing,
consider buying a floss holder at the pharmacy.
Starting this fall, Youville residents will have the option to
sign up for Onsite Dental Care, an organization that will
bring dental care right into our community. Using mobile
dental equipment, Onsite Dental Care provides full-service dental care. If it’s been a while since your last dentist
appointment, or if you simply want to take
advantage of this convenient service, please attend the
informational presentation by Onsite Dental Care.
Date & Time TBA.
Oral Health Problems That Commonly Affect Seniors
Gum disease–– Gum disease is caused by plaque and
bits of food left between teeth, smoking and poor-fitting
bridges or dentures.
Root decay–– As gum tissue recedes, tooth roots become
exposed to damaging acids that cause them to decay.
Tooth loss–– Most frequently caused by gum disease.
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Recently, oral health has been linked to a variety of
conditions such as heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
Endocarditis, an infection of the inner lining of the heart,
is thought to result from bacteria in the gums that travels
through the blood stream to the heart. A study conducted
by the University of Central Lancashire School of
Medicine and Dentistry, in England, showed that the
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Community Outings
Lunch Trip: Oarweed Restaurant in Ogunquit, ME
Wednesday, August 13
Depart: 10:30 AM
Return: 4:30 PM
Cost: $ for lunch
We are headed to Ogunquit, Maine! Located right at
beginning of Marginal Way in Perkins Cove, the
Oarweed Restaurant has fantastic views of the ocean.
The Oarweed has been proudly serving fresh boiled
Maine lobster from their salt water tanks for the past 30
years, along with a variety of many other seafood dishes,
sandwiches, and salads. Save room for dessert, because
after our lunch we will get back on the bus and ride to
the lighthouse for ice cream at Brown’s Dairy!
Lunch Trip: Isaac’s Restaurant in Plymouth,
Wednesday, August 20
Depart: 10:30 AM
Return: 3:30 PM
Cost: $ for lunch
For over 187 years Isaac’s Restaurant has been serving
the best seafood, steaks, chops and pasta. Located on
the historic Plymouth waterfront with spectacular views
of Plymouth Harbor, the Mayflower and a stones throw
from Plymouth Rock.
Charles River Boat Ride
Wednesday, August 27 *Rescheduled from July
Depart: 12:30 PM
Return: 4:00 PM
Cost: $12.00
Enjoy a 60-minute cruise around the Charles River
Basin. Your captain and crew will entertain and
educate, pointing out the historic and cultural sights of
Boston and Cambridge. Sights include Beacon Hill,
Esplanade Park, the Back Bay, Fenway Park, Boston
University, M.I.T., Harvard, and countless sailboats
and rowers!
Monthly Highlights...
Music Presentation with Richard Travers
Opera
In this multimedia presentation, music historian
Richard Travers delves into the dramatic world of opera
in its early beginnings. He will provide short bios of the
most popular composers, librettos, and an array of recorded audio clips. The presentation features selections
from such composers as Monteverdi, Puccini, Wagner,
Bizet, Donizetti, Verdi, and more!
Character Actress Judith Kalaora
Vicotian Gossip Girl–– Annie Adams Fields
Friday, August 8 at 2:00 PM
As proprietors of the prominent Ticknor and Fields
Publishing House, Annie Adams Fields and her
husband became intimately acquainted with notable
writers of the 19th century. Mrs. Fields played the role
of literary critic as well as literary agent, discovering
the talents of Emma Lazarus, Sarah Orne Jewett, and
Harriet Beecher Stowe. Among the most famous of the
regular guests at the Fields’ home were Oliver Wendell
Holmes, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow, and Charles Dickens. More importantly,
Annie recorded their most embarrassing party exploits
in her journals! Join this veritable “Victorian Gossip
Girl,” channeled by character actress Judith Kalaora, for
a teatime conversation that is sure to elicit disbelief and
blushing cheeks. Be prepared to ask her questions!
Art Matters Presents...
The Italian Renaissance
After almost 1000 years of “dark ages,” the genius of
Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo led the way for a
“Rebirth” of learning, art, science and humanity. In this
presentation, we will consider how these artists shaped
the culture of the Italian Rennaissance.
Smile-In with Jack Craig
Thursday, August 14 at 1:30 PM
From “A Certain Smile” to “You’re Never Fully Dressed
Without A Smile,” every song in this program will
contain at least one smile. So “put a smile on your face
for the whole human race” as we celebrate a simple
change of facial expression.
A Musical Journey
with Jazz and Blues Pianist Matt McCabe
Saturday, August 16 at 2:00 PM
Matt McCabe has been touring nationally and
internationally with various artists for over 30 years. His
piano performances are a delight and his skill and style
are a treat for any music lover.
The Artifactual Scholar–– Paolo DiGregorio
The Palace of the Sun King
The palace at Versailles was a grand, sprawling symbol
of the power and prestige of Louis XIV, the French
king who likened himself to Apollo, the ancient sun
god. This lecture examines the relationship between art,
architecture, and the creation of absolute monarchy in
17th century France.
Outreach Project
Brown Bag Meals for the Homeless
We will continue our committment to helping the poor
and homeless who frequent the soup kitchen at the
Immanuel Methodist Church and the Bristol Lodge
Shelter. Join us in the Country Kitchen, where we
will make 200 ham and cheese sandwiches and put
together brown bag meals of fruit, crackers, juice and
pudding to be delivered to Waltham. Your dedication to
this ongoing project is deeply appreciated by those who
benefit from it.
Photographs of China with Easley Hamner
Easley Hamner is a well-regarded architect who has
recently turned his attention to photography. As an
instructor for the Harvard Institute for Learning in
Retirement, he recently led students in their 70s and
80s on a tour through China. Hamner will present the
wealth of photography taken during this trip, describing
the scenes and sharing his experiences with residents.
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August 2014
Country Store
Hours
Monday & Friday
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hair Salon
Hours
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
2:00 Reflections w/ Maria Benoit
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3:15 Documentary Fim:
Nature:
Fellowship of the Whales
7:00 Documentary Film:
Nature:
Fellowship of the Whales
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1:30 Impasto Sunfower
Painting w/ Christine
3:15 Bonus Bingo
Nature: Birds of the Gods
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Reflections w/ Maria Benoit
2:00
Nature: American Eagle
Nature: American Eagle
1
9:30 Fitness
10:15 Flower Arranging
1:00 Blood Pressure &
Balance Clinic
2:30 Bonus Bingo
7:00 Movie: The Great Outdoors
9:30
10:15
10:30
1:30
3:00
9:30
10:15
10:30
1:30
Fitness
Group Crosswords
Short Stories w/ Sheila
Bingo
Youville Place
Ice Cream Parlor
Fitness
Group Crosswords
Reminscing w/ Sheila
Real to Reel:
Broadway Musicals
3:00 Bingo
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5
9:30 Fitness
9:30 Shopping Trip:
Lexington Stop & Shop
10:30 An Hour w/ Sheila
2:00 Opera w/ Richard Travers
3:30 Black Jack
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9:30 Fitness
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9:30 Shopping Trip:
Bedford Stop & Shop
2:00 ArtMatters Presents...
3:30 Black Jack
Fitness
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Group Crosswords
Short Stories w/ Sheila
Grab Your Passport:
Grand Canyon
3:00 Bingo
9:30
10:15
10:30
1:30
9:30 Fitness
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9:30 Shopping Trip:
Burlington Market Basket
1:00 Outreach Project:
Brown Bag Meals
3:30 Black Jack
9:30
10:30
1:30
1:30
Fitness
Centering Prayer
6 10:00 Music & Movement 7
Trip: Afternoon Ride
w/ Barbara Lyon
Documentary Movie:
2:30
Resident/Management Mtg.
Treasures of Sacred Art:
4:00 - 5:30 Happy Hour
Tuscan Journeys: 1
7:00 Music & Musical Film:
3:00 World Religons
Grease
7:00 Documentary Movie:
Treasures of Sacred Art: 1
9:30 Fitness
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10:30 Lunch Trip: Oarweed in13 9:30 Yoga w/ Annie Hoffman
10:30 Current Events w/ Pam
Oguinquit, ME
1:30 Smile-In w/ Jack Craig
10:30 Centering Prayer
4:00-5:30 Happy Hour
4:30-6:30 Manicures by Appt.
3:00 World Religons
The Buddy Holly Story
9:30 Fitness
20 10:00 Music & Movement 21
w/ Barbara Lyon
10:30 Lunch Trip: Isaac’s
1:00 Trans. to Lexington Ctr.
in Plymouth
2:00 Forever Fit
3:00 World Religons
Great Stars of the Opera
2:00 L’Amore Woodwind
25 9:30 Fitness
24 9:30 Fitness
26 9:30 Fitness
27 9:30 Yoga w/ Annie Hoffman28
Quintet
9:30 Shopping Trip:
10:30 Coffee Club
3:15 Reflections w/ Maria Benoit 10:15 Group Crosswords
Bedford Stop & Shop
12:30 Trip: Charles River
1:00 Trans. to Lexington Ctr.
10:30 Reminscing w/ Sheila
Boat Ride
2:00 Forever Fit
Nature: Pale Male
1:30 Indoor Sport: Ball Darts
2:30 Outdoor Summer Concert 1:30 Documentary Movie:
Basin Street Dixieland Band
2:00 Reflections w/ Maria 31 3:00 Bingo
4:30-6:30 Manicures by Appt.
3:30 Black Jack
3:00 World Religons
3:15 Documentary Film: Koko
7:00 Photographs of China
Imagine: John Lennon
w/ Easley Hamner
Nature: Koko
9:30 Fitness
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10:15 Flower Arranging
2:00 Annie Adams Fields
w/ Character Actress
Judith Kaloara
3:15 Summertime Drinks & Trivia
7:00 Movie: Roxanne
9:30
10:15
1:30
3:00
5:00
7:00
Fitness
Flower Arranging
Food Forum
Bonus Bingo
Dinner w/ Gerhardt
Movie: 42
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1:30 Historical Lecture:
John Quincy Adams
w/ Gary Hylander
7:00 Classic Movie Night:
The Teahouse of the August
Moon
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11:30 Summer BBQ
2:00 Classic Matinee Movie:
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
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2:00 Blues & Jazz Pianist
Matt McCabe
Forever, Darling
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Fitness
22 11:30 Summer BBQ
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Flower Arranging
Birthday Luncheon
It Happened On 5th Avenue
The Palace of the sun King
w/ Paolo DiGregorio
It Happened On 5th Avenue
3:15 Summertime Drinks & Trivia
7:00 Movie: Jerry MacGuire
9:30
10:15
12:00
2:00
9:30
10:15
1:30
3:15
7:00
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Fitness
Flower Arranging
Bonus Bingo
Summertime Drinks & Trivia
Movie: Frozen
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A Night at the Opera
A Night at the Opera
Fall Prevention and Exercise
Every year one in three people over the age of 65
experience a fall. In the best case scenario, they are able
to rise to their feet and go about their lives. But all too
often, falls lead to hospitalization and further health
consequences. Experts say that falling is just as serious a
health concern as heart attacks or strokes for the senior
population.
You know better than anyone what puts you at risk for
falls. Take time to assess your lifestyle, your risks, and
your limitations. The following risk factors are especially
worth thinking about:
Medications–– Seniors who take four or more medications increase their risk for falls. Medications can cause
dizziness and loss of balance. When multiple medications interact, they can intensify the side effects. Talk to
your doctor about reassessing your medications if you
feel they are making you dizzy or affecting movement.
Fear–– People who are afraid of falling put themselves
at increased risk. Being too afraid to walk or exercise will
keep you from strengthening your legs and improving
balance. Rather than stopping all movement, talk to your
doctor about safe exercise options so you can reduce your
risks of falling in the future.
Problems with Mobility–– Slowness or a reduced range
of movement can compromise balance and put you at
risk for tripping. Reduced mobility can occur in the
aftermath of a stroke or as a symptom of arthritis or
Parkinson’s disease.
Vision or Hearing Loss–– Hearing and visual problems
can affect balance as much as arthritis or weakened legs.
If you’ve been putting off cataract surgery or your next
eye exam, remember that neglecting one health problem
can have ramifications all around.
Environmental Hazards–– Make sure your environment is a “fall-safe” zone. Get rid of stray electrical cords,
clutter or other tripping hazards. Improved lighting can
also help prevent you from tripping over unseen objects.
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Consider using a shower chair and using grab bars to
prevent slipping. In some cases, your doctor or physical
therapist might suggest a cane or walker.
Risk factors, once identified, can be addressed and eliminated in consultation with a health care provider. Elimination of these risk factors can decrease a person’s risk for
falling and fall-related injuries by as much as 30%.
How to Improve Balance
Walking–- A regular routine of walking strengthens leg
muscles and improves overall coordination. Your doctor
might suggest using a walker for safety. Walking is also
great for cardiovascular health and can eliminate other
health risks.
Tai Chi–– Recently many have turned to the ancient
art of Tai Chi to improve balance. The Lexington Senior
Center offers classes on Wednesdays from 1:30 to
2:30 PM. Practitioners of Tai Chi focus on shifting
balance from one part of their body to the other, lifting
feet, and becoming more aware of how their bodies move
and transfer energy. According to the Center for Disease
Control, the practice of Tai Chi relaxes the body and
lowers the center of gravity. Over time this increases sensation and responsiveness in the lower limbs,
improving balance and coordination.
Dance –- Dance offers a wide range of health benefits:
socialization, physical expression and cardiovascular exercise. Dance is a weight bearing exercise that strengthens
bones, improves coordination and reduces falls.
Shopping Trips
Bedford Stop & Shop/Great Roads Shopping Center
Tuesday, August 12 & 26
Time: 9:30 AM Return: 11:00 AM
Lexington Stop & Shop
Tuesday, August 5
Burlington Market Basket
Tuesday, August 19
Lexington Center / Walgreen’s
Thursday, August 21 & 28
Time: 1:00 PM
Return: 2:30 PM
Happy Birthday!
Frances C.
Sr. Ella C.
Sr. Dorothy C.
Margaret M.
Florence S.
Jean S.
Irma B.
Samuel S.
August 2
August 7
August 17
August 17
August 17
August 21
August 22
August 28
Residents born in August are invited to lunch
in the Private Dining Room to celebrate on Friday,
August 29 at 12:00 PM.
“Oral Hygiene” continued from page 2
backteria gingivalis, which originates in the gums, was
found in the donated brain samples of 4 out of 10 people
who had suffered from dementia. They also looked at 10
samples from donated brains that were not affected by
dementia, and there was no sign of the gingivalis in any of
them. While gingivalis has not been established as a cause
of dementia, the simultaneous occurrence of the two
conditions should be taken into account the next time
you’re thinking about skipping flossing.
“Sleep” continued from page 1
these memories disappear as newer memories come in for
short-term storage.
The link between sleep quality and short-term memory
loss suggests possibilities for future treatment that might
stimulate the brain’s generation of slow brain waves
during sleep. Slow brain waves might be facilitated by
electrical stimulation or by pharmaceuticals. In the
meantime, consider the following steps you might take to
improve your quality of sleep:
• Inform your doctor of sleep issues. Often, untreated
health conditions can wake us in the night. Such
conditions might be chronic pain, arthritis,
gastroesophogeal reflux disorder (heartburn), heart
disease, anxiety, sleep apnea, or side effects from
medication. Sleep apnea is a common and serious
condition characterized by loud, excessive snoring and
gasping for breath in the middle of sleep.
• Avoid alcohol, caffeine or nicotine before bed.
• Give yourself time to relax before going to sleep. Avoid
strenuous exercise late at night. Instead, exercise
regularly during the day to maximize your exposure to
daylight and help your body establish a natural
rhythm.
• Avoid the use of electronics late at night. Computers,
TV, phones, and tablets stimulate the brain and make
winding down more difficult.
• Stay away from bright lights late at night. This includes
light from electronic devices like TV, computers and
cell phones. Spend time before bed in a dimly lit room
(preferably your bedroom).
• Avoid late-afternoon or evening naps.
• Avoid large meals right before bedtime.
In today’s hyperactive world, the importance of sleep may
not seem all that obvious. It’s important to remember that
a good night’s sleep can make a world of difference in the
quality of your waking life.
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Save the Dates...
Resident/Management Meeting
Thursday, August 7 at 2:30 PM
Blood Pressure
Manicures with Joanne by Appointment
Thursday, August 14 & 28 from 8:30 AM- 10:30 AM
Sign up in the Community Happenings book!
Dinner with Gerhardt
Country Store
Store Hours
Monday Wednesday
Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Transportation Services
Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The fee for transportation is $10.00 for Lexington and
$20.00 for surrounding communities. Please see Brian
King in the Programs Department with any questions.
We will make every effort to accommodate your wishes,
but please understand that no transportation can be
guaranteed with less than 48 hours notice.
Programs / Menu Hotline...
Have you ever wondered whether your favorite program
is on the schedule for the day? Would you like to know
in advance what the daily menu choices are? Now you
can hear a recorded list of the daily programs as well as the
menu for lunch and dinner at Youville Place. Simply call
781-761-1334 directly, or call the Reception Desk and
the receptionist will connect you.
Store Volunteers:
Sr. Theresa R., Margart B., Sr. Dolores B., & Alice G.
Youville Place Mannagement Team
Joanne Parsons
Joanne Scianna
John Cooney
Dinah Olanoff
The Mission of Youville Place
To be a community of enduring hope that
celebrates God’s love through compassionate care,
while fostering the individual and embracing all.
Values
Reverence - profound respect
Integrity - complete truth and justice
Dedication - selfless giving
Hospitality - generosity of spirit
CEO & President
COO
Senior Director of Finance
Senior Director of Marketing &
Communications
Katie Blanchard
Director of Programs
Claudia Wilson
Director of Marketing
Joyce R. Looney, RN Director of Wellness
Bob Salamanca
Director of Environmental
Services
Mike Dickerson Director of Dining Services
Virginia Ellis
Director of Community Life
Maria Benoit
Director of Mission & Pastoral Care
Tom Landry Director of Human Resources
Get fit. Stay sharp. Age well.
©
August 2014
Laughter Binds Us Together
Most of us want “in” on laughter, wherever we may encounter it in daily life. If you’ve ever
walked into a room full of laughing people, you probably searched the room for a visible source
of hilarity. You may have asked someone to explain the “joke.” Of course, people were too busy
laughing to explain it.
More often than not, there is no joke it all, and everyday laughter is rarely about comedy.
In the words of psychiatrist Robert Provine, laughter is a “social vocalization that binds
people together.” It does this in a variety of ways. Laughter can serve as a simple expression of
recognition – for example, the “oh, I know what you mean” laugh that we often share to create
a moment of mutual understanding. We laugh courteously, apologetically, self-consciously, and
often for completely mysterious reasons. But we rarely laugh when we are by ourselves.
Laughter can come into existence with only the smallest pretext of shared experience between
two people. There is nothing particularly funny about the time you bumped into your best
friend on the sidewalk. But the two of you couldn’t help but laugh. Would you have laughed as
hard, or at all, if the person you bumped into was a stranger?
Physical
Cognitive
Nutritional
Robert Provine has analyzed this “togetherness” trigger that qualifies most laughter. Provine
and his students at the University of Maryland took notes about the everyday laughter they
encountered around campus. They recorded information such as the gender of the person
laughing, the gender of the person who caused the laughter, and the comments made just
before the laughter started.
More often than not, these comments were just unfunny statements on the surface. “It was
nice to meet you, too!” and “Have a nice day!” for example, triggered laughter. Jokes only
occurred rarely. Often it was the speakers who laughed after their own comments to others. As
you might guess, the students did not find very many solitary people laughing to themselves.
Provine concluded that “the critical stimulus for a laugh is another person, not a joke.”
The Physical Effects of Laughter
Strong social connections have been shown to safeguard physical health, especially as we age.
The benefits we derive from laughter are similar to the benefits we get from social interaction.
Spiritual
continued
Here are a few examples of the physical effects of laughter:
• When we laugh, we release feel-good endorphins that have been found to
reduce physical pain. Journalist Norman Cousins, after being hospitalized
for a spinal condition, incorporated laughter into his personal recovery
program. He found that watching the Marx brothers every night made
him laugh so much that afterward he was able to sleep for at least two
hours without feeling any pain.
• Laughter inhibits the stress hormone, cortisol, which has adverse effects
on immune functioning. Laughter causes the immune system to produce
more T cells, immune proteins and antibodies.
• By increasing heart rate, laughter benefits our cardiovascular system in a
way similar to exercise. In one study, 300 participants split into two
groups that watched two different movies. Half of the group watched a
comedy (There’s Something About Mary) while the other half watched
a drama (Saving Private Ryan). The group that watched the comedy had
a 30-40% increased dilation in their blood vessels compared with the
group who watched the drama.
Reduced Risk of Heart Disease
Cardiologists at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore
have found that people with heart disease were less likely to have a sense of
humor than their heart-healthy contemporaries. Of the 300 participants
surveyed, half had healthy hearts while the other half had a history of heart
disease. The participants answered questions examining the extent to which
humor played a role in their everyday lives. In particular, those who laughed
or used humor to cope with stressful situations were less likely to have heart
disease.
Dr. Michael Miller, one of the cardiologists involved in the study, believes
that incorporating laughter into a daily routine might be as important for
heart health as diet and exercise. There are numerous “laughing groups”
operating in many U.S. cities with the aim of spreading the benefits of
laughter to their practitioners. There is even an entire branch of Yoga
devoted to communal laughing. Led by a certified instructor, participants of
Laughter Yoga get together and, well, laugh. The atmosphere builds on the
infectiousness of laughter and playful behavior. Even if you went into the
session in a less than elated mood, chances are by the end, your laughter will
have evolved into something genuine.
Get fit. Stay sharp. Age well.©
Yoga w/ Annie Hoffman
Music & Movement w/ Barbara Lyon
Fitness
Forever Fit
Dark leafy greens are a rich source of
vitamin C, K, E, and B, as well as iron,
calcium, and fiber, which are essential for
good health.
Catholic Mass
Reflections w/ Maria Benoit
Centering Prayer
World Religons
ArtMatters Presents....
Group Crosswords
Poetry Reading
Early Opera with Richard Travers
Outdoor Summer Concert:
Basin Street Dixieland Band
Victorian Gossip Girl - Annie Adams Fields
w/ Judith Kalaora
“Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.”
Assisted Living Residences
Youville House • 1573 Cambridge Street • Cambridge, MA 02138 • 617.491.1234
Youville Place • 10 Pelham Road • Lexington, MA 02421 • 781.861.3535 • www.youvilleassistedliving.org

Are You Getting Enough Sleep? August 2014

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