What is virtual reality as applied to older people?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Virtual reality applied to the social and healthcare sector involves the use of 360\u00b0 immersive videos and environments, viewed through VR headsets, to transport older people to places, memories or sensations that stimulate their senses and minds. Unlike recreational VR or video games, therapeutic VR is designed with content that is unhurried, safe and specifically tailored to individuals with varying levels of independence and cognitive ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Benefits of virtual reality for older people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Cognitive stimulation<\/strong>: stimulates memory, attention and language through visual and auditory experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Reducing social isolation<\/strong>: group sessions encourage interaction and shared enjoyment amongst residents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Emotional wellbeing<\/strong>: soothing landscapes and the memories they evoke help to reduce anxiety and restlessness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Support for therapeutic work<\/strong>: it offers psychologists, occupational therapists and carers an additional tool to make their sessions more engaging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Accessibility<\/strong>: it does not require mobility or travel, so it is suitable even for people with reduced mobility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The scientific literature supports these benefits: various studies in Spain have assessed the safety and usability of immersive VR among older people, confirming that sessions were completed without adverse effects and that there was a high willingness to repeat the experience. In care home settings, professionals in the sector also report how this technology helps to reduce the medication burden<\/strong> and the time needed to calm a resident during an episode of agitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nVive+, the solution for cognitive stimulation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Innoarea has developed Vive+<\/a><\/strong>, a group virtual reality platform designed to transform cognitive stimulation in care homes, day centres and other social and healthcare settings. Its key distinguishing feature is the ability to connect and control up to 30 VR headsets from a single tablet<\/strong>, facilitating group sessions that are synchronised and led by a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow Vive+ works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The process is simple: the professional creates a session using the control tablet, selects an experience from the catalogue of over 200 immersive 360\u00b0 videos, and streams it simultaneously to all connected headsets. During the session, they can monitor in real time what each participant is seeing (casting<\/em>) and, once it\u2019s finished, view analytics on usage and the feedback collected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Funcionamiento](\"https:\/\/innoarea.com\/files\/funcionamiento_vive.webp\" "\\"funcionamiento_vive\\"")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhat makes Vive+ different<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Group synchronisation<\/strong> of multiple displays from a single control device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Projected onto a large screen<\/strong>, so that family members or staff can follow the session without needing glasses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Clinical intervention guidelines based on the GDS scale<\/strong>, with specific guidelines for mild impairment (GDS 2\u20133), moderate impairment (GDS 4\u20135) and severe impairment (GDS 6\u20137).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A comprehensive and reliable catalogue<\/strong>, featuring slow-motion or still images to prevent motion sickness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Usage and satisfaction analytics<\/strong>, which are useful for assessing each participant\u2019s progress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ongoing training and technical support<\/strong> for the entire team at the centre.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Customisable content<\/strong>, with the option to include 360\u00b0 videos of local surroundings or memories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Professionals who already use the tool highlight how the GDS level-based guides \u201csave preparation time\u201d and how the casting mode allows those who prefer not to wear the headset to be involved in the session as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Ejemplo](\"https:\/\/innoarea.com\/files\/ejemplo_guia_vive.webp\" "\\"ejemplo_guia_vive\\"")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nIs virtual reality safe for older people?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Yes. The Vive+ catalogue clearly distinguishes between calm experiences and those involving movement (adventure, flight), and the operator can pause or stop playback for any participant individually and immediately from the control tablet. Furthermore, the interface is designed to be used without any prior technical knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe future of wellbeing for older people is already here<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Virtual reality is no longer just a promise for the future of active ageing: it is a real, proven tool that is available today to care homes and day centres. Vive+ provides professional teams with a simple, secure platform, backed by clinical guidelines, capable of turning every session into a moment of connection, remembrance and wellbeing for older people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Would you like to see how Vive+ works at your centre?<\/strong> Request information<\/a> <\/strong>and discover first-hand the impact of virtual reality on cognitive stimulation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The scientific literature supports these benefits: various studies in Spain have assessed the safety and usability of immersive VR among older people, confirming that sessions were completed without adverse effects and that there was a high willingness to repeat the experience. In care home settings, professionals in the sector also report how this technology helps to reduce the medication burden<\/strong> and the time needed to calm a resident during an episode of agitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Innoarea has developed Vive+<\/a><\/strong>, a group virtual reality platform designed to transform cognitive stimulation in care homes, day centres and other social and healthcare settings. Its key distinguishing feature is the ability to connect and control up to 30 VR headsets from a single tablet<\/strong>, facilitating group sessions that are synchronised and led by a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The process is simple: the professional creates a session using the control tablet, selects an experience from the catalogue of over 200 immersive 360\u00b0 videos, and streams it simultaneously to all connected headsets. During the session, they can monitor in real time what each participant is seeing (casting<\/em>) and, once it\u2019s finished, view analytics on usage and the feedback collected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Professionals who already use the tool highlight how the GDS level-based guides \u201csave preparation time\u201d and how the casting mode allows those who prefer not to wear the headset to be involved in the session as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes. The Vive+ catalogue clearly distinguishes between calm experiences and those involving movement (adventure, flight), and the operator can pause or stop playback for any participant individually and immediately from the control tablet. Furthermore, the interface is designed to be used without any prior technical knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Virtual reality is no longer just a promise for the future of active ageing: it is a real, proven tool that is available today to care homes and day centres. Vive+ provides professional teams with a simple, secure platform, backed by clinical guidelines, capable of turning every session into a moment of connection, remembrance and wellbeing for older people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Would you like to see how Vive+ works at your centre?<\/strong> Request information<\/a> <\/strong>and discover first-hand the impact of virtual reality on cognitive stimulation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Vive+, the solution for cognitive stimulation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How Vive+ works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat makes Vive+ different<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIs virtual reality safe for older people?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The future of wellbeing for older people is already here<\/h2>\n\n\n\n