From: Laughter and humor as complementary and alternative medicines for dementia patients
Type of laughter/smile | Preservation in dementia | |
---|---|---|
 | Early stages | Advanced stages |
A1. Release from strong tension | + | + |
A2. Release from weak tension | + | + |
B1. Fulfillment of instinctive needs | + | + |
B2. Fulfillment of expectations | + | - |
B3. Feelings of superiority | + | - |
B4. Feelings of disharmony | +/- | - |
C1. Cooperative | - | - |
C2. Defensive | - | - |
C3. Aggressive | - | - |
C4. Devaluating | - | - |