WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: Two related studies examined the experiences of 245 assisted living and nursing homes residents across 10 US states who used virtual reality (VR), as well as 39 caregiving staff who facilitated the VR experiences. Older residents enjoyed VR less, a result that was less strong when asked about other technologies such as phones and voice assistants. Staff who facilitated the experiences saw VR as generally enjoyable compared to other work activities and felt it improved their relationships with residents.
From 65 to 103, Older Adults Experience Virtual Reality Differently Depending on Their Age: Evidence from a Large-Scale Field Study in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: Two related studies examined the experiences of 245 assisted living and nursing homes residents across 10 US states who used virtual reality (VR), as well as 39 caregiving staff who facilitated the VR experiences. Older residents enjoyed VR less, a result that was less strong when asked about other technologies such as phones and voice assistants. Staff who facilitated the experiences saw VR as generally enjoyable compared to other work activities and felt it improved their relationships with residents.
