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Virtual reality opera debuts in Melbourne nursing home as part of dementia care trial – ABC News
When dementia patient Evelin Costello watched an opera performance through virtual reality goggles, it took her back to her earlier life when she and her husband…
When dementia patient Evelin Costello watched an opera performance through virtual reality (VR) goggles, it took her back to her earlier life when she and her husband went to see every show in town.
Key points:
- The technology is being used in a pilot study to test its therapeutic effects
- It allows users to watch a performance from any angle by moving their heads
- There is growing evidence music can help dementia patients
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