VR帮助美国和加拿大的老年人通过亲身体验,在450万加元NIH赠款的支持下,与孤独作斗争。 VR helps seniors in U.S. and Canada combat loneliness through immersive experiences, backed by a $4.5M NIH grant.

美国和加拿大各地的退休社区正在利用虚拟现实来减少与世隔绝的现象,并加强老年人之间的社会联系。 Virtual reality is being used in retirement communities across the U.S. and Canada to reduce isolation and strengthen social connections among older adults. 通过Rendever, 老年人可以接触亲身体验, 比如与海豚游泳,骑热气球, 或重温童年家庭, 激起交谈和情感参与。 Through Rendever, seniors access immersive experiences like swimming with dolphins, riding hot-air balloons, or revisiting childhood homes, sparking conversations and emotional engagement. 该技术旨在方便用户,甚至吸引不情愿的参与者参与社会互动,并得到450万美元NIH赠款的支持,以研究其对老年人和照顾者孤独感的影响。 The technology, designed to be user-friendly, has drawn even reluctant participants into social interaction and is supported by a $4.5 million NIH grant to study its impact on loneliness among seniors and caregivers. 专家说VR可以加强认知健康和代际关系,如果明智使用,可以作为个人活动的补充而不是替代。 Experts say VR can enhance cognitive health and intergenerational bonding when used thoughtfully, serving as a supplement—not replacement—for in-person activities.