The concept of virtual reality (VR) is not a new one. We’ve seen it in movies and science fiction stories for years. But it’s only been very recently that VR has been readily accessible to the average person. The Oculus headset from Meta … [Read more...]
The Benefits of VR for Seniors
My wife and I bought our kids the new virtual reality (VR) headset from Oculus. There are a number of fun games on there, including one that is a little bit kind of like what I imagine Quidditch (of Harry Potter fame) would be like. Sure, … [Read more...]
Virtual Reality and Senior Care
Virtual reality isn’t just for gamers. Seniors are using virtual reality (VR) to connect with the outside world more and more. Concerts, museum tours, and plays can all be experienced through the world of virtual reality, … [Read more...]
Intensive Virtual Reality Effective in Managing Pain
Thanks to the widespread epidemic of opioid misuse, doctors are in search of a research based method of reducing pain for people--especially senior citizens. This is the population that is most highly at risk for health problems because of … [Read more...]
Virtual Reality Helps Doctors Experience the Life of a Senior
As most of those within the senior care profession will tell you, one of the things that separates a good caregiver from a great caregiver is that the very best caregivers have greater empathy than the average person. Empathy is the ability … [Read more...]