Aging is an inevitable process and many factors like genes,
lifestyles, diet and environment determine longevity. As humans goolder,
physical conditions decline which leads to many illnesses. Depression
constitutes the most common emotional disorder foundin older people. Estimates
of the prevalence of major depressive disorder of the elderly range from 2% -
10% of those 65 and older[1]. Depression can be treated by administrating
antidepressants, electroconvulsive therapy, Transcranial magnetic
stimulations,cognitive behavioral and interpersonal therapies, lifestyle
modifications and alternative therapies [2,3]. The alternative
therapiesencompass a variety of approaches which includes acupuncture, aroma
therapy, laughter therapy, biofeedback, chiropractic treatments, guided
imagery, dietary supplements, hypnosis, massage therapy, meditation, relaxation
and yoga [4]. There is growingempirical literature on the effectiveness of
laughter therapy on depression on elderly [5]. The objectives of the study were
tocompare the mean pre-test depression score of senior citizens between the
experimental and control group. We also intended to compare the mean pre-test
depression score of senior citizens in the experimental group. The mean
pre-test depression score of senior citizens in the control group was compared.
The mean post-test depression score of senior citizens between the
experimentaland control group was compared and evaluated. We also aimed to find
out the association between level of depression and selectedsocio demographic
variables of senior citizens in the experimental and control group.
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