Seniors Escape Isolation of Pandemic With the Help of Virtual Reality

WCYB reports that the Commonwealth Senior Living community in Abingdon, Va., has been offering residents virtual reality (VR)-based experiences to mitigate pandemic-induced isolation. Users of the MyndVR headset include Air Force veteran and Commonwealth resident Jack Booher, who has employed the technology to relive memories of when he was stationed in Arizona. MyndVR provides 360-degree movies, ranging from worldwide travel to playing with puppies. The headsets are also easy to clean for mass use during the COVID-19 crisis, with alcohol wipes to ensure each care community has proper sanitizing material.