Tag Archives: Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality Could Help Diagnose Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease

The VR test developed by researchers could spot early Alzheimer's disease more efficiently than "gold standard" cognitive tests currently in use
Posted on June 10, 2019 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Advancements in technology have been proven to work wonders in the healthy aging realm, particularly for dementia patients. Here at SevenPonds, we’ve covered how virtual reality (VR) specifically can benefit both people with dementia and terminal illness. And now, a … Continue reading →

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Fighting Dementia with Virtual Reality Reminiscence Therapy

Virtual reality allows seniors to explore the world anew and revisit the past
Posted on December 28, 2018 by Melissa Gouty

Grab those glasses and “Go, Granny, go!” Virtual reality gear for the elderly is not a fashion statement, but in the coming years, it might be a common sight. Using virtual reality and reminiscence therapy is a new way to … Continue reading →

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The Virtual Dementia Tour Gives A Look Into The World of Cognitive Decline

The training session simulates what it's like to live with dementia
Posted on January 5, 2018 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The Virtual Dementia Tour is a kind of training seminar for caregivers who work with dementia patients, and it is rapidly gaining popularity across the country. The tour seeks to create the experience of dementia for care providers participating in … Continue reading →

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A Virtual Reality Bucket List Helps Dying Patients Travel the World

Virtual reality headsets are giving terminally ill patients once-in-a-lifetime experiences
Posted on October 6, 2017 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Diving enthusiast Matthew Hill had always wanted to explore the Great Barrier Reef. But when Hill was diagnosed with bowel cancer, he was forced to put this dream aside. The cancer left Hill’s body in a weakened state. He couldn’t even sit … Continue reading →

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