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 ...

Virtual reality (VR) headsets are increasingly popular among adults and children. They are part of extended reality environments, which "enable ever more realistic and immersive experiences." VR ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Virtual reality headsets might offer a reliable way to induce profound feelings of unity and awe typically associated with deep spiritual practices or psychedelics. A recent experiment found that ...

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, ...