Did You Know Laughter Can Be A Great Release When an Embarrassing Moment Occurs?

By Jamie Shapiro | January 9, 2015 | Comments Off on Did You Know Laughter Can Be A Great Release When an Embarrassing Moment Occurs?

No, that Didn’t Just Happen! When You Can Laugh at Yourself, Home Care Services in Deerfield, IL Gets So Much Better

Looking back at your past, there are probably plenty of things that you’ve done (and that happened to you) that may have been cringe worthy at the time but are now something to laugh about. At the time they happened, maybe those around you laughed and this could have made the situation seem that much worse.

In reality, there are always going to be mistakes, mishaps, and slip-ups that cause us embarrassment. As long as they don’t cause harm or even potential danger to someone else, then laughter could be the best way to help the moment pass more easily. When you’re talking about home care services, there can be plenty of little mishaps or slips of the tongue that might be the spark that can help produce some laughable moments.

Of course, humor is in the eye of the beholder, but when you are providing any type of in home care service for an elderly individual, you may feel as though you’re under an incredibly amount of pressure to not only ensure their safety but to also get everything done in your limited amount of time.

So what happened when you were trying to make breakfast in a rush and the eggs slipped from the pan and splattered against the floor? What about opening the bottle of orange juice, forgetting that it was already open, and then deciding to shake it up then?

Both of these examples are harmless in the grand scheme of things, but they can certainly cause anxiety, frustration, and even anger for the person to which they occur.

Stop; take a step back, and a few deep breaths. When you’re with the elderly patient, laugh. Even the slightest chuckle can open up the gateway to a lot more robust laughter. The elderly patient could relate to the same issue and that can make it seem so much more humorous.

Comedians often talk about things that are relatable to a lot of people, which is why they get so many laughs about it. People begin looking at one another and say, “I know exactly what she’s talking about!”

Laughter can help soothe the worst moments of the day and it can also promote positive emotional health and well-being for the patient and the in home care service provider. So the next time something seemingly ‘awful’ happens to you, try to laugh about it. If you can encourage the patient to laugh as well, it’s a win-win situation.

If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring home care services near Deerfield, IL – contact the caring staff at Companion Services of America today at (847) 943-3786. Our senior care service area includes Northbrook, Highland Park, Deerfield, Glenview, Buffalo Grove, Evanston, Des Plaines, Skokie, Lake Forest, Wilmette and the surrounding areas.

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