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Five Virtual Reality technology offerings for older adults in 2019

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Virtual reality has made its way into the 'future of healthcare delivery' consulting, as firms like Care Innovations and Deloitte publish their how-to white papers. For 2019, here are five VR offerings that specifically note benefits for older adults. VR for those who need it the most. Wellness VR (Visual).

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Digital literacy -- the required and moving target for older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

But its importance at every age, especially for older adults, is ever more critical – when you consider how much useful information is available to us from or about our healthcare providers and related services. category tags: AgeTech , smartphones , robotics , AI and machine learning , VR/AR technology.

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Key trends expected to shape Pain Management and Adherence markets in 2024 and beyond

Lloyd Price

Virtual Reality (VR): distraction and pain management techniques through immersive experiences. Challenges: Data privacy and security are crucial concerns in a data-driven healthcare landscape. Integration with existing healthcare systems can be complex and require collaboration.

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Five technologies to mitigate social isolation in older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Technology’s role in mitigating it is being studied in research programs and healthcare. Virtual reality (VR) is an amazing technology that can transport you anywhere - and experiencing it with others has a magical effect. While the VR session itself is fun and engaging, we get most excited about what happens once the headsets off.

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Technology is radically improving care for veterans

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The StrongMind initiative, for example, leverages VR gaming to treat Veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder, providing a safe and supportive environment for processing trauma and opening up about their experiences. Some of the biggest breakthroughs in healthcare delivery, though, have come in the field of 3D printing.

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Consider: Aging in a Virtual World

Aging in Place Technology Watch

But way back in 2013, you could find a virtual coaching app for long-term caregivers, Virtual Healthcare Neighborhood for professionals in 2014. Now there are training programs , VR initiatives for pain management , remote diagnostics , and more VR headset vendors. Virtual dementia tour.

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Ten technologies from the 2018 Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit

Aging in Place Technology Watch

The second five are finalists in the AARP Innovation Labs Pitch Competition for companies focused on providing peace of mind to family caregivers through the use of VR, AI and other disruptive technologies. category tags: baby boomers , mHealth-Digital Health-Telehealth , Family caregivers , VR/AR technology , voice/AI technology.

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