Early results suggest that using virtual reality (VR) human-computer interfaces might help adult stroke patients regain arm function and improve their ability to perform standard tasks, when compared ...

A URI professor is experimenting with how to use virtual reality apps to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities find solace after dealing with trauma KINGSTON, R.I. — Though the ...

Older adults experience challenges and frustrations that can be difficult to understand, even if you work with older people, or are a caregiver, family member, neighbor, or friend. Hoping to change ...

A new $3.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health is helping UC Santa Barbara scholars reimagine how virtual reality can support older adults who are aging at home — and the family ...

It’s not always easy for people to understand the challenges and frustrations of older adults, even when they work with them, or are a caregiver, close family member, or friend. However, a new ...

Fairfax County is offering a new virtual reality program that teaches empathy for older adults. Exploring the Dimensions of Aging invites participants to experience the challenges seniors face, from ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (Aug. 26, 2025) — Researchers at the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity (CEHC) have spent the summer helping older adults better prepare for disasters ...

Advances in immersive virtual reality (VR) have opened new pathways for non-pharmacological support of cognitive health in older adults. Customised VR environments can simulate real-world tasks, ...