Virtual Reality is lighting up the lives of elderly people residing at Nursing Homes
eMarketer statistics reveal that in 2020, the number of VR users in the US was 57.4 million, business Insider statistics say that the figure will jump to 95.1 million in 2021. This is how the technology and use of Virtual Reality are rising. It is here to stay and this technology blends in our everyday life beautifully. Healthcare, manufacturing, education, video games, and many other large and small industrial sectors have used VR. But, what is VR in the true sense?
What is Virtual Reality?
Virtual Reality is a computer-generated environment with objects and scenes that appear to be real, where the user gets immersed into the surroundings and experiences it as real. This environment is created through a device which is commonly known as a Virtual Reality helmet or head mounted displays (HMD).
VR enables the users to have a lifelike experience. For instance, in the case of Video Games, the user can be one of the characters in the game. Such an immersive experience in the field of Healthcare can enable doctors to improve the efficiency in surgery or enhance the quality of training in multiple sectors.
This is the concept of the future. With progressive evolution, subsequent software and technological developments in VR can be witnessed over the following years, both in interface design and in HMD devices.
Innovations of Virtual Reality (VR)
Apart from gamers and gadget-hounds, most of the industries are getting their hands on various applications of VR technologies. It is not only confined to the entertainment and gaming sectors, but it is utilized in manufacturing, automotive and also used widely at Nursing Homes.
Now, VR apps are being used in nursing homes and old age homes to improve the lives of elderly people with sights and sounds of distant places. It has been very popular in the midst of the current pandemic when senior citizens are stuck inside their facilities. These VR applications give them the chance to explore and enjoy distant places, thus uplifting their spirits. In this manner, VR technology has proven beneficial in this sector.
How are Nursing Homes making the most out of VR during COVID?
The world has adopted the technologies of Virtual Reality in an intrinsic way. As VR is introduced in nursing homes, it has become a way to keep senior people entertained and happy. With age, the brain activity of elderly people slows down and nursing strives to keep them engaged. Therefore on several occasions, most old age nursing homes take their residents for outings or host events for them. Due to the outbreak of COVID, nursing homes have had to cancel both outings and events. To mitigate this loss, VR helped by creating virtual environments that have 360 degree videos, thus creating virtual outings and contactless virtual events.
According to studies, Virtual Reality exposure has had far reaching benefits for the elderly generation. It has helped them maintain a high level of positive attitude. Further, the study states that 96% of the participants said that they felt happier, with 97% of them feeling relaxed. Additionally, 98% of them felt more positive and less worried. Hence, the use of VR applications in nursing homes is helping in reducing loneliness and enhancing the quality of life among seniors.
How SMACAR can help you with its Virtual Reality Solutions?
As more and more businesses are realizing the worth of Virtual Reality Solutions, SMACAR intends to glorify it. Brands could easily adopt VR technology and make their operations more productive and efficient.
SMACAR helps you with the best VR Solution to flourish your business and reach new heights. We help in building amazing virtual reality apps which seamlessly scale your business value. Contact us at – info@smacarsolutions.com
