Virtual reality and well-being in older adults: Results from a pilot implementation of virtual reality in long-term care
Introduction: This paper describes the findings of a pilot implementation project that explored the potential of virtual reality (VR) technology in recreational programming to support the well-being of older adults in long-term care (LTC) homes. Methods: 32 Adults in four LTC homes participated in a pilot implementation project where they viewed VR experiences of popular locations in Canada created especially for this project. Data in this paper are based on multiple viewing experiences (n = 102) over a two-week period. Results: VR appeared to be an effective distraction from pain for the participants. Participants of this study found the VR