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 ...

At a conference on aging two years ago, Li-Mei Chen slipped on a pair of virtual reality (VR) goggles and found herself inside the mind of a person with dementia. The simulation cast her as an older ...

George Mason University Assistant Professor Li-Mei Chen partnered with fellow social work professor Megumi Inoue to launch a pilot to train certified nursing assistants through virtual reality.

NEW ORLEANS — There's now a way to have a window into the world of someone who is living with dementia. Second Wind Dreams has created a way for you to see what it's like trying to do simple, everyday ...

A Stanford University study found that seniors enjoy VR, improving both their emotions and their interactions with staff. Retired Army Col. Farrell Patrick wears a Mynd Immersive virtual reality ...

On a summer afternoon when most New Yorkers were chaining themselves to the nearest air conditioner, the residents of the New Jewish Home on West 106th Street were enjoying a very active day. There ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County is helping East Texans understand what life is like for people with dementia. “One in three seniors over 65 [will get some] dementia in ...

Virtual reality looks to be a useful tool on multiple fronts to help prevent falls among older residents, including those in nursing homes, say researchers developing apps to do just that. A George ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — It’s high-tech, and it helps people better understand dementia. The “Second Wind Dreams Virtual Dementia Tour” is now launching in Louisiana. Louisiana-based non-profit AdviseWell ...

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, ...