Making a difference
LOC Making a Difference
LOC Partners with Hilarity for Charity to Bring Comic Relief to Alzheimer's Caregiving
Through this unique partnership supporters can directly fund LOC's joyful work – providing one-on-one sessions, caregiver training and community programs to that bring humor and heart to those facing Alzheimer's.
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Proud Members of WBENC & WOSB
Grateful for another year to be recognized by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council, and the Women Owned Small Business Federal Council Project.
A Big Victory for LOC!
Thrilled and honored to be included in this amazing list of women making sh*t happen in their fifth decade and beyond. The best part? Hopefully more people will become aware that it's okay to find laughter in life's darkest moments. Beyond okay, it's essential for all the things we care most about like resilience, perseverance and joy!
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We Made the Rochester News!
Laughter On Call brought compassion through comedy to Jewish Senior Life in Rochester.
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LOC Featured on Stanford Longevity Podcast
CEO Dani Klein Modisett is featured on Episode 7 of Stanford Center for Longevity's Podcast, 'When I'm 64,' to discuss the role of humor in caregiving and how LOC started.
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Look Who's Laughing With Us!
Coverage
Laughter in the Media
The Washington Post
Laughter really is contagious — and that's good
— Daryl Austin
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The New York Times
Laughter May Be Effective Medicine for These Trying Times
— Richard Schiffman
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The Washington Post
Laughter really is the best medicine? In many ways, that's no joke.
— Marlene Cimons
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The Atlantic
Yes, Make Coronavirus Jokes
Humor helps us take back control and connect—two things we have lost in our fight against the pandemic.
— Tom Mctague
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Reception
What People Are Saying
“LOC is probably the best training that I've either attended or facilitated.”
— Rhode & Schwartz
“I usually dread these things, and I WAS. I thought I'd hate it! I've never had more fun at work!”
— Amazon
“I have hired Laughter on Call not once, but twice.”
— Accenture
“Laughter On Call ran a great virtual team building event for my team.”
— Glaxo Smith Kline
“Your presentation was not only engaging but also incredibly valuable.”
— NJ Aging Life Conference
“Loved this event.”
“I had high hopes for the Laughter on Call team.”
— Ascent
“Creative presentation lending well to application to the workforce!”
— ICAA Conference
“We were all incredibly impressed with Lauren.”
— Capital One
“The importance of presence, authenticity, and listening.”
— Dartmouth Entrepreneur Forum
Press & Media FAQs
Reach out to Dani directly at dani@laughteroncall.com or use the contact form on this page. We're happy to provide quotes, arrange interviews with our founder, or share high-res photos and b-roll.
Please reach out before republishing. We're usually happy to grant permission with attribution, and we may be able to provide an original angle or a fresh quote from our team.
Yes. The press images, the Laughter On Call logo, and high-res headshots of Dani Klein Modisett are available on request. Email dani@laughteroncall.com and we'll send the kit.
Yes — most recently on the Stanford Center for Longevity's 'When I'm 64' podcast (Episode 7) with our CEO Dani Klein Modisett, and on a number of other shows focused on caregiving, longevity, and workplace culture.
Frequently. Dani is an experienced keynote speaker and has appeared at WBENC, WBDC, Duke Fuqua, Dartmouth Tuck, CALA, ICAA, AARP partner events, and many corporate conferences. Reach out to dani@laughteroncall.com.
Email is fastest — dani@laughteroncall.com. We typically respond within 24 hours, often faster for time-sensitive stories.
Stories
Finding Joy Where You Least Expect It
Man Teaches His 77-Year-Old Neighbor How to Cook Delicious Recipes
And they made it into an adorable series you can watch!
British Seniors Knit Blankets for Baby Elephants and Rhinos
Could anything be cuter than this?
The 99-Year-Old Artist Who Started at 70
Nita Draut presents a gallery of her amazing drawings as she approaches her 100th birthday.
Dutch Senior Community Offers Free Rent for College Students in Exchange for Companionship
Now that's what we call a sweet deal!
New York Restaurant Owner Welcomes Unhoused Every Wednesday
No matter the weather, anyone who needs a hot meal and a place to rest is welcome.
88-Year-Old Woman Nails Her First Stand-Up Comedy Set
Marie McLaren proves you're never too old to try new things!
Half-Blind Senior Dog Fights Off a Bear to Protect Family
Not all heroes wear capes - some wear collars! This 12-year-old dog protected its family from a bear that was encroaching on their property.
Three Tips to Form Deeper Connections from a Real Happiness Expert
Just add shared laughter and the list is complete!
These 7 Superfoods Make You Feel Happy!
And who couldn't use a good mood booster?
Strangers Form a Classic Car Parade for a Man with Cancer
A granddaughter in Colorado enlisted strangers to bring a classic car parade to her grandfather, who is battling terminal cancer.
High Schoolers Befriend Seniors Through Chair Volleyball
This high school volleyball team regularly visits a senior community for chair volleyball bringing joy and laughter.
The Cat with 9 Lives
When Gloria comes home with a bow in her hair, her owner realizes she's been spending time with other families!
This Illinois Women's Prison Teaches Inmates to Train Service Dogs
As part of the PAWS program, these women train service dogs for those with mobility issues, and have found healing in the process.
High School Students Fix Cars and Give to Single Moms
This program not only teaches valuable skills to young students, but also makes change in their community.
Forget a Lemonade Stand - We're All About a Grandma Stand!
Need a wise ear? These grandmas give out free advice! And what better way to bridge the generation gap?
Chef Saves Life of Restaurant Regular
When chef Donell Stallworth noticed his regular, Charlie Hicks, wasn't there to eat his daily Gumbo, Stallworth went to check up on him and ended up saving his life.
One Year Since The Eaton Fires, Altadena Girls Continues to Help
The non-profit that started with clothing and supplies drives is continuing to help those affected by the fires. (Photo credit: LAparent.com)
Can Animals Laugh? This Study Says Yes!
Cows and seals are just two of the 65 species that a UCLA professor and grad student found "vocal play signals" in.
A Special Serenade
85-year-old woman serenades her senior home with amazing Fleetwood Mac 'Landslide' cover. What a great reminder to keep doing what we love.
Lewis Jackson
A Veteran With A Happy Ending - Lewis Jackson is an Iraq War Veteran who, with the help of 211 LA, has overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles from homelessness to incarceration to lead a productive, happy life!
Tiny Homes with Big Hearts
Literally called a "Joy Community," these houseless seniors are being given safe, clean places to call home.
They Found Love
They Found Love! From random interviews with couples on the streets of New York City, these three childhood friends launch an inspiring book about love!