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Virtual Reality Offers a Window into Life with Dementia

Healthcare professional wearing VR glasses to simulate what a person with dementia experiences

Fact checked by Ros Lederman Virtual reality (VR) dementia simulations — offered through headsets at some care facilities, hospitals, and training centers — immerse users in the disorienting, often frustrating world that people with memory loss experience. As participants attempt to perform simple tasks amidst flickering lights, garbled instructions, or background noise that mimics auditory […]