Laughter; Even Better Medicine as we age

We are all familiar with the old adage, “laughter is the best medicine”. The funny thing is, (pun intended), how many of us really consider the science behind that age old adage? There are several scientific studies that confirm the simple fact that laughter is good for us, especially as we grow older. That's why it's so important to laugh, and do our best to take the opportunity to see humor in our daily lives. 

When you visit our assisted living facility in Hemet CA, you’ll likely hear the pleasant sound of laughter from our guests as they socialize with friends and family. Chances are that sound will put a smile on your face as well, as laughter is contagious. How can laughter benefit senior citizens? Well, science has determined that laughter increases blood vessel function, which in turn relieves stress and tension. Also, while you're laughing and having a good time, you're also improving memory. Other benefits of a good laugh include a boost to your immune system, and a reduction in blood pressure and cholesterol levels. The science indicates laughing increases oxygen levels in your blood, and increases circulation. This, in turn, can help those with heart disease by reducing plaque in our major arteries. So you see, laughter is more than just a temporary good feeling.

However, the good feeling itself is a positive health benefit. The science behind why laughter makes us feel so good is that our endorphin levels are increased when we laugh. As we age, we all start to experience the often debilitating effects of arthritis and other aches and pains. When those endorphins are released, they help regulate any pain and discomfort our bodies may be experiencing. They may be of more benefit than any medication or topical pain reliever we may be using. Dopamine levels are also increased with laughter, reducing our stress level. A hearty laugh can help us breathe easier, too, by exercising our diaphragm and abdominal muscles.

Everyone knows when friends get together, there's bound to be a lot of laughter. It's truly a gift and a great feeling to share those laughs with our friends. We know one consideration you have when searching for an assisted living center in Hemet, California: is it a friendly environment. That's why socialization with peers here is so important, as well as employing a happy and upbeat staff. We are confident you will observe exactly that when you visit our  beautiful senior care facility in Hemet, California. A smile and sharing a chuckle whenever possible benefits us all. And while research has revealed that laughter may decline as we age, there are ways to keep the laughter alive. 

One way you can help spread the laughter and keep laughing yourself, is to maintain a smile on your face and a positive attitude. Those whom you may encounter throughout your day will likely return your smile with one of their own. The two of you may decide to even strike up a conversation, and you may be sharing laughs before you realize it. The residents here at our assisted living facility are quick to make friends. They have humorous stories they share, and often laugh at experiences they can relate to as peers. Sharing these stories also improves memory function and boosts our energy levels! Our advice, try to laugh it off whenever possible. You’ll live longer!

While we all go through difficult times in life, it never hurts to laugh. We invite you to come share a laugh with us, and visit our residents to observe firsthand how they enjoy our beautiful assisted living facility here in Hemet, California. We invite you to observe how our friendly staff and highly trained medical caregivers interact with our clients. You are welcome to come and take a personal tour and see what makes our assisted living facility, and memory care center, an obvious choice for you or someone you love. We look forward to hearing from you!