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Virtual reality technology lets long-term care residents experience different world

“It was a way that we could bring the outside world in, and allow our residents to have these moments of joy that they wouldn’t have, especially over COVID. and we’ve kind of just been rolling it out ever since,” Knapton said.The technology is now used in 19 Interior Health-operated facilities.

“As a rec therapist, it’s hard to program for every single person, so it’s beautiful having this tool that we know we can engage someone successfully,” said Knapton.“We do pre- and post-session evaluations after every session, and consistently throughout, every single resident that uses VR says that they are feeling better after the session,” Knapton said.

On Friday, Hardychuk was asked by clinical rec therapist Michelle Wingfield what activity he would like to experience this time, giving him a number of choices. “Snowmobiling, motorcycle ride, a rollercoaster. What do you think you’re up to doing today?” she asked Hardychuk.

 

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This means nothing when we feed them all the drugs in the world that Are Not working An only putting this visual altered reality as aid to make us feel better. How many more billions before we think we’re close to finding any cure

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