US EditionMemory cafes at the National Comedy Center ignite laughter and connection for dementia patients
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NEW YORK, JUL 20 – Memory cafes at the National Comedy Center use comedy exhibits to stimulate brain activity and support dementia patients and caregivers, amid 7.2 million Americans affected by Alzheimer's, experts say.
- Earlier this year, the National Comedy Center held its first memory cafe, inviting people with Alzheimer’s, dementia or memory loss, in Jamestown, New York.
- In recent years, memory cafes have emerged to support individuals and caregivers, with over 600 in U.S. libraries and community centers engaging participants through activities like music and art.
- Scenes and artifacts from comedy shows act as a time machine, said Gary Hahn, memorializing comedy from Vaudeville to viral memes. The exhibits evoke shared laughs and memories for Mario and Gail.
- Experts observe immediate cognitive engagement and physical responses at the events, according to Shelia Kennison, and the stimulation of brain regions through nostalgia or comedy impacted participants, said Journey Gunderson.
- With the Alzheimer’s Association estimating 7.2 million Americans over 65 are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, suggesting support for a growing caregiving community could expand.
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