Australian university research has shown that VR technology has the potential to enhance the well-being of older adults in aged care settings. These studies have demonstrated that VR can be used to improve cognitive function, reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, and improve physical function in older adults. But how do you implement VR into a wellbeing program within the Aged Care sector?

That’s where the team at SitAwhile360 can help. We can offer the following:

– Technical and purchasing advice on VR equipment, including infection control approved headset solutions that are easily cleanable between uses;

– Remote management of VR devices, content deployment, and control of what users can see and do in the headsets;

– Training for your in-house staff on how to run VR sessions, with a focus on safety, user comfort, headset management and cleaning;

– A custom branded SitAwhile 360 app containing a number of our SitAwhile360 experiences for residents to enjoy and to help reduce their anxiety and depression;

– Preloaded commercial apps to entertain and help safely improve residents’ physical and cognitive function – apps include fun 3D cognitive tests, VR fishing, and VR painting.

– If you don’t want to invest in VR equipment and train your own staff, we are currently looking at building a small “VR team”, armed with headsets, to run sessions in aged care facilities. This initial offering will only be available in NSW but do talk to us about your requirements even if you are outside the state. 

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