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Posted by Positive Aging Community on 08/29/2023

Virtual Reality for Senior Living


A live and interactive discussion that will explore how virtual reality (VR) can be used by older adults to improve brain health, mental wellness, and overall quality of life. Whether living in a senior living community or at home, you can use VR to travel, relax and learn like never before, empowering us all to "Live Life" to the fullest! 

Carleigh Berryman 

Chat Transcript

12:10:23     From  Trina Britt : I have not.

12:10:33     From  Ralph Sklarew   to   Hosts and panelists : Yep, extensively

12:10:34     From  Minh Le   to   Hosts and panelists : Tried it

12:10:48     From  Robyn O’Connor   to   Hosts and panelists : Yes

12:11:04     From  Peter Hare   to   Hosts and panelists : Haven't tried

12:11:12     From  Martha Johnson   to   Hosts and panelists : Don,t have any idea

12:23:39     From  Robert Signore : Awesome stuff Carleigh. Love what you’re doing at VivaVita

12:25:03     From  Ralph Sklarew   to   Hosts and panelists : Neat app for coordinating group viewing!

12:26:35     From  Minh Le   to   Hosts and panelists : How innovative!  Where do you get your contents?  Do you create them?

12:34:08     From  V Pelletier   to   Steve Gurney - ProAging Community(Direct Message) : It’s been a wonderful experience!

12:34:42     From  Minh Le   to   Hosts and panelists : Will you be telling us about the cost of owning one of the kits and the subscription service?  My father is 90 yrs. Old and may be interested

12:35:43     From  Carleigh Berryman   to   Hosts and panelists : www.VivaVita.org

12:37:41     From  Steve Gurney - ProAging Community   to   V Pelletier(Direct Message) : https://www.vivavita.org/vr-for-older-adults

12:45:07     From  V Pelletier   to   Steve Gurney - ProAging Community(Direct Message) : If a gamer already has the VR headset, can they buy the monthly subscription as a standalone service?

12:47:17     From  Carleigh Berryman   to   Hosts and panelists : Carleigh@VivaVita.org

12:49:00     From  Susan Becker : Thank you Carleigh, I will reach out to you. My mom is at Brightview Sr Living Dulles Corner, in their memory care unit. I've spoken with the director and we are going to forward this recording to her for a preview.

12:49:20     From  Carleigh Berryman   to   Hosts and panelists : Wonderful Susan, thank you!

12:53:23     From  Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : Ralph Sklarew 12:49 PM 

Check out VR glasses at https://www.xreal.com/air/ for under $400.

12:54:25     From  Carleigh Berryman   to   Hosts and panelists : carleigh@vivavita.org

12:54:32     From  Carleigh Berryman   to   Hosts and panelists : www.VivaVita.org

12:54:45     From  Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : use of VR for Healthcare Training https://www.embodiedlabs.com/

12:54:52     From  Carleigh Berryman   to   Susan Becker and all panelists : Thank you, Susan!

12:57:20     From  Ralph Sklarew : Thanks too you all!

12:57:36     From  Susan Becker : thank you all

12:57:47     From  Sam Hanser   to   Hosts and panelists : Thank you

12:57:52     From  Minh Le : Thank you Steve and Carleigh!


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