Tag: vr experience

Virtual reality for seniors uses technology for personalized therapy sessions

John Montgallo
Virtual reality for seniors - VR equipment

The VR tech makes it possible for the elderly to enjoy their memories by reliving them. A Toronto, Canada non-profit launched by a palliative care doctor and a music producer is using virtual reality for seniors to provide them with the opportunity to relive their favorite memories while experiencing highly personalized therapy. The VR therapy was found to provide elderly patients with physical and psychological benefits. “It improves both physical and psychology symptoms,” said Dr. Ginah Kim, one of the Express Service Society’s co-founders. “A big part of improving people’s…

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Viewing virtual reality nature programs can improve wellbeing, study

L. Green
Virtual Reality nature - person wearing VR headset outside

New research has shown that just watching VR or high-quality video of natural scenes boosts the mood. Watching virtual reality nature programs or even just high-quality video has the capacity to boost people’s moods, reduce negative emotions and help ease boredom related with isolation or remaining indoors for long periods of time. These were the findings of a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology. The research showed that virtual reality nature viewing had notably greater benefits than simply watching it on a high-resolution TV screen, which did…

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Virtual reality Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition raises eyebrows

Julie Campbell
sports illustrated swimsuit edition virtual reality

This edition of the magazine is known for its added gimmicks, causing turned heads and rolled eyes. The Swimsuit issue of Sports Illustrated has now been released and, with it, has come the brand’s attempt to jump on board with one of the hottest trends in technology at the moment: virtual reality. The release of the magazine has arrived alongside a mobile app meant for both Android and iOS devices. The companion app has been designed to provide photography, news, video and a virtual reality experience. If this were to…

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