Virtual Reality for Dementia Care by Alex Smale

[@Hunt3rseeker]

I work with people suffering from dementia. Some of them are happy, still. Both most of them are quite miserable.. To see them be happy like this would would make me cry.. It would be so awesome if this became a new standard!!

[@SpazztasticGamers]

Thank you for the work you do with helping those with dementia. I think that's awesome! I agree with you this should be a new standard.

[@JimClapperton]

I am a dementia friends champion and this type of thing is an essential aid. Dementia awareness is a vital project, but gets very little publicity, so well done.

[@mrcyflft]

So lovely...even a brief escape such as this must be so deeply felt...brought tears to my eyes, wish my own mother could have experienced the same before her journey ended last year...

[@SpazztasticGamers]

I am with you mrcyfift. My mom passed away last year due to a stroke, but she had dementia as well. I wish she could have experienced this too. Sorry to hear about your mom passing away.

[@faithf5846]

Beautiful to see this women and her family so happy and at peace

[@wendytweddle7260]

Wonderful!! Had me in tears x

[@Kazemahou]

I shared my Vive with our 80+ neighbor across the street, just two weeks before she died. I showed her 'The Blu', an 'under the sea' simulator, and she was enraptured. She told me about her son, long gone, who had loved to dive, and that now she understood why he loved scuba so much. She'd never been to the sea in her life. She was crying with joy, after the experience was over. She was so grateful to get to see what being underwater looked like, to feel like she was there. If you know someone old, or trapped with disability, and you have a VR unit - share it. Go over, introduce yourself, and offer the experience. It matters. It helps. And you will make a friend... even if... not for all that long. It still is worth it.

[@SciSciToys]

I want to get one for my Dad who has dementia, I wonder what is the best game for dementia or best set?

[@m.tahjulreyhan6976]

@@SciSciToys horror

[@SciSciToys]

That sounds interesting thanx

[@deepakchinthala2688]

💜

[@watermelonhead8054]

you were the note an 80+ year long story ended on

[@NeWx89]

Imagine what technology will be around when you are this old.

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

our last years or months will be us plugged into our fantasies and dreams and we wont realise we are dying but be in bliss till we do

[@Elmithian]

Nah, with how biotechnology is developing, we won't be likely to die from old age... ever (unless you want to)

[@m.tahjulreyhan6976]

It's still vr but we dive into it our mind is inside of the game like SAO

[@KoopatoadYT]

by the time most of us are 90 they'd have cured certain types of dementia.

[@lastremnant22]

I wish someday make such a gorgeous stuff like you guys. Thank you for your job! Just look at this emotions!

[@dianacooper8414]

We need to make these more comfortable, as they feel very heavy and uncomfortable for some of us.

[@thesleepinggiant6457]

Regarding the elderly/disabled: With the complexity of video games & technology nowadays patients could visit museums, national parks, zoos, castles; tour a city or historical landmarks, see the world wonders - or even partake in activities they used to enjoy like mountain climbing, parachuting, skiing, fishing, hiking, deep sea diving, hunting, hang gliding, flying a plane; or just relax on a beach or explore a rainforest - I mean the possibilities truly are endless! The *therapeutic potential* of VR for the elderly/disabled is absolutely something that should be invested in. To experience things inaccessible to you due to your mental or physical limitations is something that *needs* government funding & should be looked at as a *legitimate* form of healing & wellness. The boundless potential! It's a no-brainer, wouldn't you agree?

[@Slashresto]

Im gonna visit my 94 year old grandparents tomorrow with my brand new Oculus quest 2 and show them some of this, best idea ive ever seen i love it! My grandfather has severe dementia and abit of alzheimers along with beeing in a wheelchair 24/7 im hoping hell love it

[@LovevrUk]

Going to share your video on my blog if thats ok. Good work you guys are doing. The residents seem really happy to play around with VR

[@Parasmunt]

Going to try this for my dad

[@lovejoycentre6100]

Just brilliant, I love this .xx

[@Mctendies]

This is how to market. Brilliant

[@Oske.images]

Brilliant stuff.. what a great place to use it...

[@marcelaabdalla9778]

thank you so much for this

[@DaGleese]

Invest in a 360 camera and get footage of a day in the life right now, perhaps just of your living room with your spouse and kids just watching TV. Perhaps take it outside and film a location where you frequently sat as a child, or as a young adult. Although you may not remember doing it, you might be thankful you did it in the future.

[@dicasdefisioterapia1777]

This is fantastic!

[@PIDIAYT]

Es hermoso como la tecnología VR lleve a estas personas de la tercera edad a un estado de felicidad como este. Y mejor aún si puede ayudarlos a mantener su mente activa. El buen uso de la tecnología siempre será bienvenida.

[@leohnatienza8357]

I think the virtual reality's commercial is true.. the commercial said we can do what you can't...

[@mrbenn180]

Amazing!

[@BombalurinaAI]

Yea! Science!

[@OfficialGaminGuys]

This is awesome

[@memento81]

First steps to San Junipero

[@Kazemahou]

Sign me up for San Junipero, permanent.

[@jewishname9618]

I am crying

[@DaoTian-Me]

Someday..people in a coma and can't wake up..can talk and meet people in real-life using Virtual Reality that planed on their head

[@Turtledove72]

Awwww dear of them

[@colourfulcrafts5492]

Nobody at any age should ever suffer from dementia. Let's make this a reality -donate to anti aging research NOW. If we act with knowledge, tomorrow will be a brighter day for everyone.

[@Nemo-pt9dj]

Are there any games something like that for ps4? Any recommendations? I have a grandmother with dementia. I would love to give her a pleasant surprise for the holidays.

[@carriecardwell608]

Yes, there is a headset called "PlayStation VR"

[@carriecardwell608]

@Alicia Dolford ...hope this helps! www.amazon.com/PlayStation-CUH-ZVR2-Starter-Pack-PS4-4/dp/B07K2P42YR/ref=asc_df_B07K2P42YR/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312141147012&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3196845314926947859&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9013378&hvtargid=aud-864832253277:pla-579837321772&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=62842319515&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312141147012&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3196845314926947859&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9013378&hvtargid=aud-864832253277:pla-579837321772

[@thepursuitofhappiness2126]

My dad would have cried and hit me if I tried to put those heavy goggles on his face.

[@emac5738]

Which device was used for this?

[@emac5738]

And what software?

[@Bergcomp]

Amazing! I've shared in our Facebook page: fb/playeverstudio

[@Afalstein]

I'm a little worried how that first lady reacted when they had to take her out of it.

[@Tribemix]

Hello. Please don't worry. She was absolutely fine. Much more relaxed and in a happier state. All ok. :)

[@Afalstein]

Ah. Just wondered, since she seemed so paranoid at first, and then was enjoying it so much, but you didn't show her coming out of it like the others.

[@erikjohanson23]

💓🙏

[@salmalaachiri7397]

I think Donald trump should definitely get one... just saying

[@The.Pickle]

A very noble pursuit and empathic use of the technology; that was quite emotional to watch, bless you all. It was wonderful to see their spirits lifted and the joy in their faces: it gave this technology a powerfully therapeutic calling.

[@dearluciella5032]

Must have meant the world for them...😭

[@lancashirememories6123]

A beautiful example of pioneering work that makes the quality of life so much greater for people living with dementia. All power to you guys for developing it. Well done. Every care setting should have it as standard.

[@dominicgunderson]

My Grandma has Dementia and she always talks about how she's lonely and wishes she could go back home. This is truly amazing!

[@guitarsingaporeRapture]

Brilliant stuff.

[@macyscarborough6328]

Amazing video, just shows how powerful technology can be.

[@TheBassHeavy]

Beautiful, just beautiful!

[@janemoore4100]

Just Brilliant!

[@emac5738]

I’m definitely going to look into this. Great video

[@Ajaylewis1]

This is something I can see working to calm someone and divert them. Thanks for this video I am going to look into this for where I work.

[@JJonesCannabisExplorer]

That is very awesome! I only wish my mom could use something like this to keep her mind active.

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

get a samsungf phone and u can

[@chrisbrickler2948]

Great work Alex and Team!! Really moving....

[@AngieTaylor]

I would love to get involved in helping work on projects like this. Please get in touch if I can help :-)

[@lewisgleave5276]

amazing!

[@insidyes1797]

i dont know why? but i am crying while watching this video

[@N1ghtFlower]

God, I hope someday we get to provide our elders something close to "San Junipero" kinda of thing, you know? Because you can see they just have so, so much life left in them still, despite their situation. Like, can you imagine how fucking cool that would be? Say what you wanna say, but technology is our greatest good and, hopefully, mankind will learn how to make good use of it someday.

[@barbieteressa7439]

Wao!!! this is fantastic.. i really enjoy the video

[@craigcolligan4790]

What an inspiring video, further research and investigation to look at what benefits VR can bring is a must.

[@rochelimit55555]

I just realized that my late grandmother had dementia 2-3 years before her death, poor her, it deteriorates her. I should've put this VR unit, or even other kinds of joy, she should've learn KZbin I bet that could help to, should've bought her iPad

[@gqoniefh]

Excellent stuff there. Fantastic!

[@myalzheimersstory4165]

Awesome! Thanks so much

[@corecubed2284]

This is incredible, and something hopefully many Alzheimer's caregivers will try to help their loved ones with dementia. Additional resources to help those caring for a loved one with dementia can be found here: heartsathomeusa.com/category/alzheimers-disease/

[@JennyDay-q1s]

very emotional watching this, and i had gooses bumps! such a wonderful opportunity for people to watch.

[@bubblesthebugeye8906]

I have an Oculus that I let my patient with dementia use sometimes & he enjoys going to places he used to visit before his condition became worst. He doesn’t have much time left so I’m hoping it helps.

[@marisapaola9010]

awe and wonder is the tonic for all of us, also helps with depression and anxiety. God bless.

[@lesley1773]

brilliant!!!!

[@cymbala6208]

I hope that will be standard when I'll be old... 👍

[@marybethsinn6792]

I just love this@!

[@knoedeltoni1968]

VR ist the best ever. Support it !!!

[@Nekotaku_TV]

Wish the graphics were a lot better.

[@cymbala6208]

Maybe that's just a prototype. I guess they might be able to make very realistic graphics when they can sell it on a wider market.

[@nesswilliams6929]

🙂

[@mombotron58]

Spreading happiness is sooo awesome. I love this. 💘

[@keeganhscms]

Great work. Keep it up. I cried. God has spoken.

[@68rufus]

melts my heart

[@nicadcock]

can I get involved in this in the uk ?as a business interest ?thanks

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

such a wonderful good looking family !