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Reminiscence Therapy Benefits a lot From Virtual Reality Technology

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May 21, 2018
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Virtual reality technology can alter our daily lives in many different ways. New research indicates how VR is making a big impact on the lives of those who suffer from dementia. That is a very interesting development to keep an eye on. Being able to relive one’s life in an immersive environment certainly has its place in the world.

Dementia and VR Mix Rather Well

It is always important to things into their proper perspective. This is no different where virtual reality is concerned, especially when talking about patients suffering from dementia. Providing care and therapy for people who suffer from this disease is becoming a lot more expensive as more people suffer from it compared to a few years ago.

The financial cost is only a small part of the story as well. The mental strain put on family members and social workers should not be underestimated by any means. With no effective treatment to speak of, dementia will continue to be a problem for quite some time to come. This is where virtual reality can offer a glimmer of hope, faint as it may be when looking at the bigger picture.

By actively using virtual reality, dementia patients can relive parts of their life in an immersive manner. Additionally, this technology may also help them regain some of their lost memories, although further research will be needed to determine if that is a possibility. Reminiscence therapy with VR can make a big impact on people suffering from dementia, that much is rather evident.

It is evident there is still a  lot of work to be done before “curing” dementia becomes even remotely possible. If VR can play a bigger role in making patients’ lives a bit more bearable, an additional focus can be put on solving these problems in the future. While it remains unclear if a deteriorating brain can effectively be fixed, reminiscence therapy should not be overlooked by any means. It is a powerful countermeasure that will make a massive impact in the years to come.

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