FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Stepping into the world of virtual reality to reduce the risk of older adults falling— that’s what one George Mason University researcher is working on with the ...

Exposure to nature—even in a virtual setting—can enhance the emotional well-being and quality of life for older adults living with dementia. That's the main finding from a pilot study led by Junhyoung ...

A URI professor is experimenting with how to use virtual reality apps to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities find solace after dealing with trauma KINGSTON, R.I. — Though the ...

A new $3.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health is helping UC Santa Barbara scholars reimagine how virtual reality can support older adults who are aging at home — and the family ...

Advances in immersive virtual reality (VR) have opened new pathways for non-pharmacological support of cognitive health in older adults. Customised VR environments can simulate real-world tasks, ...

Fairfax County is offering a new virtual reality program that teaches empathy for older adults. Exploring the Dimensions of Aging invites participants to experience the challenges seniors face, from ...

As the global population ages, supporting older adults in maintaining their cognitive and memory functions has become a pressing concern. The United Nations estimates that by the 2070s, there will be ...

Exposure to nature — even in a virtual setting — can enhance the emotional well-being and quality of life for older adults living with dementia. Published in the American Journal of Health Behavior, ...