Older Users

Pros and Cons for users

Pro: Rehabilitation activities for stroke in virtual environments can translate to real world outcomes ¹
Pro: Gaming features in virtual environments can enhance motivation of stroke sufferers undergoing therapy
Pro: VR lends itself to home based rehabilitation

Older user enjoying a VR headset — An older user enjoying a VR headset. Image by John Biehler

Use Cases for Older Users

As an older user I need training and time, so that I can learn the environment.

References

A SWOT analysis of the field of virtual reality rehabilitation and therapy

Citation: Rizzo, A.A. and Kim, G.J., 2005. A SWOT analysis of the field of virtual reality rehabilitation and therapy. Presence, 14(2), pp.119-146.

Summary: Excellent overview focusing on the benefits of virtual reality for rehabilitation and therapy