Groundbreaking Study Indicates Virtual Reality Can Enhance Relationships Between Caregivers and Aging Population
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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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PALO ALTO, Calif. and DALLAS, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtual Reality (VR) technology is not just for the young. It's paving the way for enhancing relationships between the aging population and their caregivers, as research from the Virtual Human Interaction Lab (VHIL) at Stanford University demonstrates.
Key Points:
- PALO ALTO, Calif. and DALLAS, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtual Reality (VR) technology is not just for the young.
- It's paving the way for enhancing relationships between the aging population and their caregivers, as research from the Virtual Human Interaction Lab (VHIL) at Stanford University demonstrates.
- The study sought to understand older adults' attitudes towards new technologies, including virtual reality, and how professional caregivers felt about facilitating VR experiences for older adults.
- The study, the largest ever conducted on VR and older adults, was done in collaboration with Mynd, the leading provider of immersive therapeutic experiences for the aging population.