From the Oculus Rift to PlayStation VR, virtual reality gaming is growing. Now studies are showing that playing some of the platform's biggest hits, like ‘Beat Saber’ and ‘Superhot’, may slow the development and progression of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. — Dreamstime/TNS, the technology is now here to stay. A new report by CNET claims the gaming platform may even be older adults’ next super weapon in the fight against dementia.
In 2021, over 600 individuals were surveyed to study the impact of virtual reality gaming during the pandemic. The results of the study were ultimately published by“Providing the population with the means to engage with VR activities to keep them occupied and physically fit could be a promising strategy to minimise the decline in mental and physical wellbeing that has been reported in many instances since the start of the pandemic,” the study concluded.
Adult and geriatric psychiatrist and director of the Brain Health Center, Dr David A. Merrill told CNET that “exergaming” – exercise gaming – has had a positive effect among older adults at her memory clinic.
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