The link between a displaying a demented sense of humor and dementia: are some of us on RP at risk?

CPO Andy Carrillo, MS — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 23:32:47 -0500

Their findings show almost all loved ones saw a change in a patient's sense of humor within the nine years before their diagnosis. Many said the patient developed a sick sense of humor and would laugh at tragic events.

"These were marked changes—completely inappropriate humor well beyond the realms of even distasteful humor. For example, one man laughed when his wife badly scalded herself," a researcher explains. Another patient laughed when someone was having an asthma attack, per Nature World Report. Researchers also found the patients tended to prefer slapstick comedy to satirical comedy...
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/11/11/sicker-sense-humor-might-signal-dementia-say-researchers.html?intcmp=hpffo&intcmp=obnetwork

Okay, this is your time to shine. Post a photo or meme that best reflects your sense of humor; or lack of one!

A sicker sense of humor might signal dementia, say researchers | Fox News

Scientists are exploring what could be an intriguing link between a dark sense of humor and a rare form of dementia.

Response by MSgt Daniel Attilio made Nov 11 at 2015 11:34 PM

MSgt Daniel Attilio — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 23:34:58 -0500

They talk about changes, guessing you're ok if you started demented.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2015 11:36 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 23:36:39 -0500

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2015 11:39 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 23:39:28 -0500

CPO Andy Carrillo, MS Thank you for posting this. It's great they are finding predicators but sadly they don't stop, slowdown or prevent the condition.

Response by TSgt David L. made Nov 11 at 2015 11:42 PM

TSgt David L. — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 23:42:57 -0500

Count me in. I'm half crazy and the other 75% is demented! LOL

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2015 11:58 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 23:58:02 -0500

"Hey Chuck"
"Yeah"?
"I can't help but think of your mom when I see this"

Response by PVT Robert Gresham made Nov 12 at 2015 12:43 AM

PVT Robert Gresham — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:43:48 -0500

Well, it runs in my family, so I might as well enjoy being weird while I can CPO Andy Carrillo, MS. :-)

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Nov 12 at 2015 1:23 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 01:23:32 -0500

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2015 8:04 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 08:04:08 -0500

By all accounts I should have full blown dementia, then.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Nov 12 at 2015 11:13 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 11:13:34 -0500

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Nov 12 at 2015 11:14 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 11:14:08 -0500