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Virtual reality opens doors to closer real-life connections for older people in Los Gatos

LIKE MANY retirement communities, The Terraces serves as a tranquil refuge for a nucleus of older people who no longer can ...
Marietta Times

Head trip: Virtual reality opens doors for older people to build connections in real life

Like many retirement communities, The Terraces serves as a tranquil refuge for a nucleus of older people who no longer can travel to faraway places or engage in bold adventures. But they can still be ...

‘Spread the Metaverse gospel’: Columbia creator making thousands in Zuckerberg’s VR world

South Carolina’s Kahleem Solomon has made a name for himself in the virtual reality gamming world, creating well-known worlds ...

Virtual reality aims to help Texas seniors fight loneliness one headset at a time

Dallas-based Mynd Immersive’s platform for older adults blends entertainment with therapy programs to improve quality of life ...

Want a VR headset for Christmas? Expert picks the 3 best for every user

Meta is getting more confident with its VR headsets, and the actual devices are getting even more capable. The Meta Quest 3S ...
Frontiers

From randomized controlled trial to real world clinical evidence: effectiveness and engagement of in-home virtual reality pain treatment for chronic pain in older adults

Chronic lower back pain prevalence is greatest among older adults. Older adults (65+) often have multiple comorbidities and are more likely to have high-impact chronic pain that significantly impacts ...
IGN

Valve Announces Steam Frame, Its Next-Gen VR Headset

Valve has announced a next-gen virtual reality headset, dubbed Steam Frame. Steam Frame differs from its predecessor, Valve Index, in that it can be used as a standalone VR headset, and even comes ...