Founder Dani Klein Modisett shares the story of how LOC started at the
OSU 45th Annual Gerontology Conference.
ELDER CARE
We offer a variety of Laughter Training, Comedy Classes and 1:1 Comedy Care™ to bring engaging comedy to seniors and senior communities. From Memoir and Improv Classes, to Laughter Training for Caregivers, our diverse programming for seniors will mitigate feelings of isolation and bring on the belly laughs.
In this series of hour-long workshops, participants are prompted by specific questions to recount the most significant events of their lives. The written stories in these classes unfold like great novels told by the people who lived them, each a unique piece of history. Another benefit of these meetings are the relationships and sense of community that participants gain, a much welcome by-product of sharing the details of their lives.
• $200-$400 per class, based on the number of students and length of workshop
• Classes currently held virtually
• Optional class performance every 2 months, either in-person or virtually
Bring a comedian to your loved one as many times a week as desired, for customized cognitive engagement and shared laughter. We recommend four visits to establish the relationship between the comedian and your loved one.
• $125 for the first half hour virtual session, which includes intake, consultation and finding the right comedian for your loved one
• $300 for 4 half hour virtual session after the first session
This Interactive Improv Class is specifically designed to engage seniors. The Laughter On Call team uses tried and true comedy exercises to encourage participants to use their imagination, keep their minds sharp and, of course, laugh together. There are no wrong answers, just an opportunity to enjoy time with their peers experiencing the spontaneous use of their imagination. These classes serve the dual function of keeping students minds flexible and spirits lightened! As the class progresses, participants craft personal stories and write sketches.
• $200-$400 per class, based on the number of students and length of workshop
• Classes currently held virtually
• Optional class performance every 2 months, either in-person or virtually
People often feel they don’t know what to do or say when faced with a loved one suffering from cognitive impairment. Dani and her team help solve this problem with 8 simple comedians’ tools to help create connection through shared laughter with loved ones and their communities.
• Prices starting at $850/first 20 participants • $30 for each additional guest • Available as an online webinar
Prices vary for in-person and travel
Contact us for more information about our customizable training!
A class for Seniors interested in learning Stand up comedy from a professional. Curriculum is based on Dani’s Stand up class taught at UCLA, including comedians’ tools like ranting, crowd work and exaggeration. This class gives structure to people who have been told they are funny their whole lives! As the class progresses, participants craft a 5-minute set to entertain their communities and their families.
• $200-$400 per class, based on the number of students and length of workshop
• Classes currently held virtually
• Optional class performance every 2 months, either in-person or virtually