Virtual reality (VR) is an innovative technology that can simulate dual sensory impairment so that healthcare providers can experience this affliction common in older adults. The current study investigated whether VR simulation could increase empathy among healthcare workers. Empathetic care is linked ...
In recent decades, the senior adults population worldwide has increased, as well as the medical conditions related to aging, such as cognitive decline. Virtual reality (VR) games are a valuable addition to conventional cognitive rehabilitation as they increase engagement to the therapy through customi...
We developed a virtual reality (VR) spatial wayfinding game as a cognitive intervention aimed to mimic environmental enrichment approaches used in the study of animals with the goal of improving, and potentially restoring, memory abilities in healthy older adults. Using a head-mounted VR display (i...
The effect of virtual reality (VR)‐based intervention program on brain and cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)Given the current lack of evidence for intervention and disease‐modifying treatment for Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia, exploring new interventions ...
Virtual reality improves sleep quality amongst older adults with disabilities. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2014; 29(12):1312-1313.Chang, L.-Ch., Wang, Ch.-Y., Yu, P. (2014). Virtual reality improves sleep quality amongst older adults with disabilities. Geriatric Psychiatry, 29,12, 1312-...
Researchers at the University of Bath investigating how virtual reality (VR) can help improve balance believe this technology could be a valuable tool in the prevention of falls. As people grow older, losing balance and falling becomes more common, which increases the risk of injury and affects ...
Older adults face significant loss and limitations in terms of mobility, cognitive ability, and socialization. By using augmented reality and virtual reality technologies they have the potential to overcome such loss and limitations, and to eventually improve their quality of life. However, this group...
Innovative Virtual Reality (VR) Application for Preventing of Falls among Chinese Older Adults: A Usability and Acceptance Exploratory Study Objective. Full immersive virtual reality (VR) technology shows potential for reducing the risks of falls in older adults. There is yet little evidence to ......
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2Therapeutic interventions have not yet been shown to demonstrate restorative ef f ects for declining long‑term memory (LTM) that af f ects many healthy older adults. We developed a virtual reality (VR) spatial wayf i nding game (Labyrinth‑VR) as a cognitive intervention with the ...