Virtual reality therapy can augment depression treatment
May 13, 2024
Extended reality-enhanced behavioral activation (XR-BA) may be a feasible enhancement to traditional BA for major depressive disorder.
Using VR while exercising could transport seniors away from chronic pain
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 24, 2024
When paired with a bike system, VR made users more enthusiastic about exercising, and also helped with chronic pain, a new study found.
Skilled nursing seniors support VR with eye-popping enthusiasm, latest study shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 20, 2023
New study results show that seniors in SNFs believe using VR tech overwhelmingly helped address feelings of loneliness and social isolation.
VR treatment rooms for chronic pain, mobility issues could transform therapy for seniors
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 15, 2023
Virtual reality rooms for physical therapy could become increasingly common for older adults, one VR company predicts.
New VR training model helps teach palliative caregivers ‘Jolly Good’ communication skills
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 14, 2023
A new VR platform helps train nurses for palliative care by simulating conversations between terminally ill patients, doctors and families.
Telehealth platform, with accessories like mini-stethoscope, gets big funding boost
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 11, 2023
One of the latest startups to receive a windfall is TytoCare, a virtual healthcare platform whose market includes assisted living facilities.
Virtual reality to treat chronic conditions could be game-changer
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 20, 2023
A VR-based platform that may treat chronic conditions could be another game changer for senior living residents.
How virtual reality is boosting psychosocial treatments in seniors
By
Christine Birkner
Apr 27, 2023
Artificial intelligence and virtual reality have increasingly proved to be effective tools in improving health.
Virtual reality shows promise in managing psychosocial disorders in older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 26, 2023
Fully immersive virtual reality is an emerging and promising therapeutic tool to manage psychosocial disorders in older adults, according to the results of a new study.
Virtual reality-based therapies now covered by insurance for some long-term care residents
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 03, 2023
Virtual reality-based therapies are now covered by insurance for some New York long-term care residents under a new partnership with an institutional special needs plan.