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Virtual Reality Apps Designed for Older Adults and People With Dementia
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Why Virtual Reality Can Cause Dizziness — and How to Minimize It
Virtual reality offers immersive experiences but often triggers "cybersickness" like dizziness and nausea due to a sensory mismatch in the brain. Discover what causes this reaction and learn simple, effective precautions from choosing gentle experiences to adjusting settings to minimize discomfort and make VR enjoyable for most users.
What Is Augmented Reality? How It Differs From Virtual Reality and How It Can Help Older Adults
Virtual Reality whisks you away to a new world, but another technology is quietly transforming the one you are already in. Discover how augmented reality is emerging as a powerful, non-invasive tool to help older adults navigate and enjoy their daily lives.
VR in Memory Care vs. Independent Living: What’s Different?
VR in senior communities isn’t one-size-fits-all. Discover how intention, session design, and resident ability shape whether virtual reality becomes a tool for exploration or a source of calm connection.
Virtual Reality Apps Designed for Older Adults and People With Dementia
The right VR app can make all the difference for older users. Discover immersive experiences that are calming, easy to navigate, and especially suited for seniors and dementia care settings.
How Families Can Use Virtual Reality to Connect with Aging Parents
Connection is built through shared experiences, not just conversations. Discover how families are using virtual reality to revisit memories, attend events together, and create new moments across distance.
The Future of Virtual Reality in Aging and Dementia Care
What if VR became a core part of how we support memory, connection, and identity in later life? Discover how emerging research and advancing technology may transform virtual reality from novelty into an integrated tool in dementia care.
Supporting the Caregiver: How Virtual Reality Can Help Those Caring for People with Dementia
Caregivers in dementia care often face emotional exhaustion and burnout, yet their well-being is essential to quality care. This article explores how virtual reality can provide moments of rest, empathy-building tools, and shared experiences that help sustain resilience and compassion.
Restoring Experience and Connection in Aging Through Virtual Reality
Emerging research suggests immersive VR experiences can reduce loneliness, improve mood, and stimulate cognition in older adults. Learn how virtual reality may become a powerful complement to mental health support in aging care.
Getting Started with VR: Recommended Apps for Older Adults and Dementia Care on Popular Headsets
Virtual reality doesn’t have to be overwhelming to be meaningful. Discover recommended apps for Meta Quest, Pico, and PC-based systems that are especially well suited for seniors and dementia care settings.