Notes:
Virtual reality (VR) technology can be used in a variety of ways in the field of aged care. Some potential applications of VR in aged care include:
- Providing a sense of presence and connection for residents who may be isolated or unable to leave their care facility, by allowing them to virtually visit and interact with other people, places, and activities.
- Enhancing cognitive and sensory stimulation for residents, through the use of VR games, activities, and experiences that can engage and challenge the mind and senses.
- Providing virtual rehabilitation and therapy for residents, by allowing them to practice and improve their physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities in a safe and controlled virtual environment.
- Training and support for care staff, by providing immersive and interactive VR training simulations that can help staff to learn and practice the skills and knowledge needed to provide high-quality care.
VR technology has the potential to improve the quality of life and care for residents in aged care facilities, by providing new and engaging ways to connect, stimulate, and support them. It can also provide valuable tools and resources for care staff, to help them to provide better care for residents.
Resources:
- agedcarevirtualreality.com .. vr training for diversional therapists based in melbourne
- awalkthroughdementia.org .. puts you in the shoes of someone living with dementia
- expandyourcare.com .. virtual reality care centers help connect residents
- nomad-vr.com .. provides vr experiences for aged care based in sydney
- silvradventures.com.au .. virtual reality for seniors based in melbourne
Wikipedia:
References:
- Virtual reality therapy for seniors (08 Mar 2018)
- How virtual reality is improving end-of-life care (20 Apr 2017)
- Talk about death: End of life planning with a virtual agent (2017)
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