Innovations in Aging Research Webinar-Physical and Mental Wellness With Immersive Virtual Reality
Innovations in Aging Research Webinar Series
Physical and Mental wellness with Immersive Virtual Reality for the Aging Population
With guest speaker, Veena Somareddy, BS,MA, CEO at Neuro Rehab VR
Recorded 8 JUNE
Covid-19 has impacted mental well-being and decreased physical activity, and heightened the feeling of isolation, especially for our seniors. This webinar will provide an overview of innovations in emerging technologies like virtual reality and AI that provide fun, engaging solutions and ways to motivate seniors to participate in physical and cognitive activities to improve cardiovascular efficiency and mental health.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the webinar, learners will be able to:
Describe an overview of virtual and augmented reality technologies
Discuss how exercise and physical activity can be fun and engaging in immersive virtual reality
Understand how immersive virtual reality can help with mental wellness by reducing stress and anxiety
Discuss the efficacy of virtual reality for physical rehabilitation
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Important Notice
This webinar/video presentation offers health and wellness information for education purposes only. Statements or opinions expressed in this program reflect the views of the contributors and do not reflect the official policy of ACRM, unless otherwise noted. This information is not meant to replace the advice of a medical professional and should not be interpreted as a clinical practice guideline. Always consult your healthcare provider about your specific health condition. All information is current as of the recording date.
