Your Residents Deserve More Than Activities. They Deserve Joy.
Laughter on Call sends professionally trained facilitators to senior living communities and memory care centers — creating genuine human connection through laughter, storytelling, and improv-based programming.
20,000+
Residents Served
650+
Communities
7 yrs
Senior Care Focus
"The residents were laughing from the moment she walked in. We've never seen that kind of engagement."
— Activity Director, Renewal Memory Partners
Trusted by healthcare & senior care organizations
This isn't entertainment. It's therapeutic connection.
Research from Harvard, Stanford, and AARP shows that laughter and social engagement directly improve cognitive function, reduce cortisol, and lengthen quality of life.
Reduces Isolation & Loneliness
Shared laughter creates genuine human connection — one of the strongest protective factors against cognitive decline and depression in older adults.
Dementia-Informed Approach
Our methods are designed for all stages of cognition. Dani's personal experience caring for her mother with Alzheimer's shapes every program we run.
Supports Caregiver Wellbeing
Burnout is the #1 challenge in caregiving. Our BHILATYS training gives caregivers concrete comedy tools to manage stress and sustain connection.
Programs designed for every setting
Whether you serve a 10-resident memory care unit or a 500-person caregiver conference, we have a program built for you.
One-on-One Sessions
A 30-minute Zoom or in-person session with a professional comedian, tailored to the resident using our Family Feedback Form. Sparks joy and genuine conversation.
- In-person & virtual
- All cognitive levels
- Personalized intake
- Any length of stay
B.H.I.L.A.T.Y.S. Training
"Be Hilarious Like A Two-Year-Old" — 8 proven comedian tools that help caregivers use humor to reduce stress, strengthen bonds, and navigate high-difficulty moments.
- Online or in-person
- All stages of cognition
- Self-care focused
- CEU credits available
Interactive Storytelling
Improv-based storytelling sessions that engage imagination and memory — with optional performances every 2 months to celebrate residents and involve families.
- Group or individual
- Mind-sharpening activities
- Family performance events
- All cognitive levels
Comedy & Crafts
Hands-on crafting workshops that combine creativity with laughter-based facilitation. Builds community, reduces anxiety, and gives residents a sense of accomplishment.
- All cognitive levels
- Hands-on & accessible
- Community building
- Low barrier to entry
LEVITY Workshop
6 comedian tools for your care staff — practical training in how to use levity to improve communication, morale, and patient experience across your whole team.
- For all staff levels
- Communication focus
- Morale & retention
- In-person or virtual
Community Events & Keynotes
From memory care conferences to family caregiver seminars — Dani Klein Modisett speaks on the science and practice of laughter for aging, isolation, and dementia care.
- Conferences & seminars
- Family education events
- Research-backed content
- Virtual or in-person
Built for anyone who cares for older adults.
Whether you run a 300-bed continuing care retirement community or you're a family caregiver trying to stay connected with your mom — our programs meet you where you are.
Member
Milken Alliance to Improve Dementia Care
This work started with a mother and a diagnosis.
Founder Dani Klein Modisett is a comedian, author, and TEDx speaker who became a caregiver for her mother after an Alzheimer's diagnosis. She discovered firsthand how laughter — not forced cheerfulness, but genuine human playfulness — transformed the experience of caring for someone with cognitive decline.
That experience became Laughter on Call. Today, Dani is a member of the Milken Alliance to Improve Dementia Care and has developed a practitioner framework used by caregivers, healthcare organizations, and senior living communities nationwide.
- TED Talk: "What Alzheimer's Teaches Us About Laughter"
- Forbes 50 Over 50 (2023)
- Featured in AARP Magazine, NY Times, LA Times
- Milken Alliance to Improve Dementia Care member
- WBENC Certified Women-Owned Business
- Author of "Tao of Blah Blah" and "Sit Stay Heal"
From the caregivers and communities we serve.
"Thank you for curating such a memorable, informative, and FUN experience!"
"The feedback from attendees has been overwhelmingly positive. The session struck exactly the right tone."
"Creative presentation lending so well to real-world application in the caregiving space."
"The importance of presence, authenticity, and listening came through in a way that our caregivers could immediately apply."
"Our residents were smiling and engaged in a way we hadn't seen in months. Laughter truly is medicine."
"Dani's personal story made everything feel real and grounded. This isn't a gimmick — it works."
Frequently Asked Questions
No — it's an interactive experience. Our comedian-facilitators lead improv-based programming where residents participate at whatever level feels comfortable. There is no script, no judgment, and never any moment of being laughed at.
Yes — it's our specialty. About half the residents we serve are living with Alzheimer's or other dementias. Our intake form lets us know exactly who they are, what they love, and how to meet them where they are.
Sessions blend music, pictures, dance, and physical comedy with shared storytelling. We always validate feelings, never shame, and adapt in real time to the energy of the room.
Most sessions run 30–60 minutes for groups of 5 to 50+ residents. We adjust pacing, music volume, and movement to fit the cognitive and physical range of the group.
All three. Many communities do a hybrid model — residents gather in a common room with a large screen, and remote residents join from their rooms.
Programs are customized to your community, so pricing depends on frequency, group size, and session length. Book a free 20-minute call and we'll put together a tailored proposal.
Yes. We offer train-the-trainer workshops so your in-house team can carry the same playful, person-centered approach into everyday moments — long after our session ends.
Your residents deserve more joy.
Book a free 20-minute call. We'll learn about your community, your residents, and your goals — and propose the right program at no obligation.
Or email info@laughteroncall.com