"What we like to say is, 'Where would you like to go today?' You get to leave the walls of the nursing home. We can link six units together, so we can do a trip together ... We can go down the streets of Paris, France."
"It takes me instantly to a different world ... an enjoyable world. It was so realistic. It takes you away from what you're thinking about, if you have something heavy on your mind."
"We are able to bring it right to their room and bring that veteran out of that darkness and whatever they are experiencing, and bring them to their happy place."
Long Island State Veterans Home implemented specialized virtual reality technology created by Mynd Immersive to provide therapeutic experiences for senior veterans. The VR system allows residents to travel to destinations worldwide, participate in activities like skydiving and scuba diving, and engage in social experiences without leaving their facility. Multiple units can connect for group trips, enabling shared adventures such as exploring Paris streets. Veterans report significant psychological benefits, including relief from isolation, distraction from chronic pain and anxiety, and emotional uplift. The technology addresses multiple health challenges including PTSD, depression, cognitive decline, and physical immobility, while stimulating conversation and movement among residents.
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