In The Tranquil Confines Of The Terraces, A Retirement Community Nestled In Lo…Ginny Baird

Caretakers have discovered a potent elixir to revive the wanderlust of its residents, many of whom are in their 80s and 90s. Virtual reality, often touted as a isolating technology, has been transformed into a catalyst for social connections and cognitive stimulation. Rendever, a pioneering company, has curated a selection of VR programming that has been deployed in 800 retirement communities across the United States and Canada. The Terraces residents, donning VR headsets, are transported to fantastical realms, from the sun-kissed landscapes of Europe to the ocean depths teeming with marine _. In a recent session, a group of residents found themselves immersed in a 3D program, paddling their arms alongside their chairs as they swam with a pod of dolphins.

The reactions were nothing short of remarkable. “We got to go underwater and didn’t even have to hold our breath!” exclaimed 81-year-old Ginny Baird, her eyes sparkling with delight. Another resident, on a virtual ride in a hot-air balloon, gasped, “* my God!