The role of laughter for successful aging of Alaska Native Elders
Abstract During a visit over tea and pilot bread, discussing successful aging and well-being, an Inupiat Elder shared that “It’s better to live a happier life, enjoy life all you can.” These wise words inspired the theme of this chapter which explores the role of laughter in the resilience and wellb...
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croxfordunivpr:10.1093/geroni/igab046.3282 2023-05-15T16:55:39+02:00 The role of laughter for successful aging of Alaska Native Elders Lewis, Jordan 2021 http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igab046.3282 https://academic.oup.com/innovateage/article-pdf/5/Supplement_1/904/43188902/igab046.3282.pdf en eng Oxford University Press (OUP) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ CC-BY Innovation in Aging volume 5, issue Supplement_1, page 904-904 ISSN 2399-5300 Life-span and Life-course Studies Health Professions (miscellaneous) Health (social science) journal-article 2021 croxfordunivpr https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igab046.3282 2022-04-15T06:14:50Z Abstract During a visit over tea and pilot bread, discussing successful aging and well-being, an Inupiat Elder shared that “It’s better to live a happier life, enjoy life all you can.” These wise words inspired the theme of this chapter which explores the role of laughter in the resilience and wellbeing of Alaska Native Elders. Based on a decade of research, this chapter introduces the concept of Alaska Native Eldership and provides an overview of the five strands of Alaska Native successful aging that contribute to their ability to remain resilient. Laughter is a universal emotional experience, and Alaska Native Elders have taught us that is has different functions that enable us to be resilient and age successfully. Laughter is woven throughout the strands of successful aging as a key to health and well-being and this chapter discusses the four types of laughter used to protect themselves, including redirecting conversations, practicing humility, taking away the power of stressful topics, as well as sharing happiness and laughter with others. This chapter concludes with reflections on how laughter contributes to our ability to find meaning and purpose in life and strengthening our relationships with family and community so we can remain resilient as we age. Article in Journal/Newspaper Inupiat Alaska Oxford University Press (via Crossref) Innovation in Aging 5 Supplement_1 904 904 |
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Abstract During a visit over tea and pilot bread, discussing successful aging and well-being, an Inupiat Elder shared that “It’s better to live a happier life, enjoy life all you can.” These wise words inspired the theme of this chapter which explores the role of laughter in the resilience and wellbeing of Alaska Native Elders. Based on a decade of research, this chapter introduces the concept of Alaska Native Eldership and provides an overview of the five strands of Alaska Native successful aging that contribute to their ability to remain resilient. Laughter is a universal emotional experience, and Alaska Native Elders have taught us that is has different functions that enable us to be resilient and age successfully. Laughter is woven throughout the strands of successful aging as a key to health and well-being and this chapter discusses the four types of laughter used to protect themselves, including redirecting conversations, practicing humility, taking away the power of stressful topics, as well as sharing happiness and laughter with others. This chapter concludes with reflections on how laughter contributes to our ability to find meaning and purpose in life and strengthening our relationships with family and community so we can remain resilient as we age. |
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