Crestwood, IL -  The Pointe at Kilpatrick, 14235 S. Kilpatrick.  In her ever expanding repertoire of activities and adventures, Activity Director Angie Garbaczewski has added Laughter Therapy sessions to her list. On Saturday, September 11th, Laughter Therapist, Kathy O'Brien introduced the residents to new ways of looking at and dealing with everyday life.  Kathy's motto: "Laughter Prevents Hardening of the Attitude".  She stresses the importance of having a positive attitude and finding humor everywere.  After taking the participants through their stretching exercises (Kathy calls this, Laughter Yoga) she went on to reveal her ideals and daily affirmations. The presentation itself is offered in a comical manner that kept the crowd laughing the entire hour she was there.  Her exuberance became contagious and the residents really got invloved with the session.  Kathy also gave those that attended, daily mantras to follow. 

• Mondays are for *compliments*.
• Tuesdays are for *flexibility*.
• Wednesdays are for *gratitude*.
• Thursdays are for *kindness*.
• Fridays are for *forgiveness*.
• Saturdays and Sundays are for *chocolate*.

The residents and the staff at The Pointe are very grateful for the wonderful messages and plentiful laughs she brought to our community. And in the word of Kathy herself, *"As you go through life, let this always be your goal;
keep your eye upon the doughnut and not upon the hole!"*