A recent study has highlighted the positive impact of virtual reality (VR) on different age groups, revealing its benefits for both young patients in hospitals and seniors in nursing homes. Children in Salisbury hospital are using VR headsets to embark on magical adventures, providing them with a unique distraction and making their hospital stay more enjoyable. Similarly, seniors aged 65 to 103 at a South Florida nursing home experienced emotional and social benefits from VR, with 80% reporting a more positive outlook and 60% feeling less socially isolated. The study underscores the technology's potential to improve quality of life across generations.
'Soaring' over hills or 'playing' with puppies, study finds seniors enjoy virtual reality https://t.co/uWlak2L37C
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A study found that virtual reality experiences make seniors feel more positive and less socially isolated. #8NN https://t.co/8LHmvnu7SI
A recent study tested virtual reality at a South Florida nursing home, revealing that seniors aged 65 to 103 experienced positive emotional and social benefits, with almost 80% reporting a more positive attitude and 60% feeling less socially isolated. https://t.co/8Tz6lYY27B
‘Soaring’ over hills or ‘playing’ with puppies, study finds seniors enjoy virtual reality https://t.co/QHIgdlEwfQ
Children in hospital in Salisbury are being given the opportunity to visit magical worlds and experience new adventures using a virtual reality (VR) headset. https://t.co/dKWBS9jRsg
Virtual reality's magical world for young patients https://t.co/Iiwviwzinx