Virtual reality group activities for older adults at home
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether older adults receiving home care can enjoy and benefit from virtual reality group sessions with others. It aims to improve social connection and well-being using a VR headset over about 4 months.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You live in a private home (not a senior living community) and receive home care services from a participating provider.
- You can speak English well enough to join group VR sessions and answer verbal surveys.
- Your vision and hearing are adequate (with glasses or hearing aids if needed) to use VR and talk with others.
- You do not have severe motion sickness, seizures, hallucinations, or memory problems that prevent participation.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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