CELEBRATION, Fla. – New studies show some virtual reality programs can enhance a person’s well-being, both physically and mentally. Through VR experiences that encourage cognitive, physical and social ...

"They have so much difficulty to drive or to find transportation to the nearest bigger city like North Bay to participate in an event," she said, referring to the older adults the ...

The Alive Center for Teens in Naperville recently launched a new “Teen-Led, Teen-Driven” program called “Senior Simulators” that aims to bring virtual reality experiences to seniors in assisted living ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With the holiday season in full swing, Family Eldercare is searching for volunteers to virtually connect with those who are ages 55 and older and help them combat feelings of ...

Take a quick tour of Rome’s Colosseum. Fly to Greece. Climb Mount Everest — heck, even all Seven Summits of the World. Soon, Naperville seniors will be able to do that and more, all without stepping ...

"Pedaling the Planet" is grant-funded and free for participants. The program uses virtual reality to provide adventure and exercise. (This story was updated to correct the spelling of Camarillo Health ...

It’s a snowy, single-digit day outside “The Estates,” a nursing facility in Fridley. But inside, residents are in the tropics… swimming with dolphins. All of this is courtesy of their virtual reality ...

ALBANY — The state Office for the Aging and Selfhelp Community Services announced Monday the availability of free access to Selfhelp’s Virtual Senior Center for any individual age 60 and older in New ...

Last April, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a new final rule requiring nursing homes that receive federal payments to meet certain minimum staffing requirements. While the CMS ...

The rollout of so-called virtual nurses in hospitals remains a mixed bag, University of Pennsylvania researchers have found in the largest survey to date on nursing care delivered remotely through a ...

The New York State Office for the Aging and Selfhelp Community Services announced Monday the availability of free access to Selfhelp’s Virtual Senior Center for any individual age 60 and older in New ...