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Immersive technology and the elderly: a mini-review.

Brett E Shelton¹, Cigdem Uz

¹Department of Educational Technology, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, USA.

|December 16, 2014

Summary

Immersive technologies show promise in combating age-related declines in the elderly. These technologies, including games, robotics, and social platforms, can improve cognitive, sensory, and social changes, boosting morale.

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Human-Computer Interaction
Digital Health

Background:

Immersive technologies are increasingly prevalent across all demographics.
The elderly population faces unique age-related challenges, including sensory, motor, cognitive, and social changes.
Understanding the role of immersive technology in addressing these challenges is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current literature on the use of immersive technologies for the elderly.
To synthesize findings on how these technologies impact age-related declines.
To categorize existing immersive technologies used in elder care.

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A narrative literature review was conducted.
Searches were performed across ScienceDirect, EBSCOhost, Springerlink, and ERIC databases.

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Studies examining the effects of immersive technologies on age-related changes in the elderly were summarized.

Main Results:

Immersive technologies were investigated for their effects on sensory and motor skills, cognitive function, and social well-being.
Technologies were categorized into games and simulations, robotics, and social technologies.
Most studies reported positive outcomes, particularly in improving morale.

Conclusions:

Immersive technologies offer a promising avenue for mitigating age-related declines in the elderly.
Games, simulations, robotics, and social technologies can be effectively utilized to support healthy aging.
Further research is warranted to fully explore the potential of these technologies in enhancing the quality of life for older adults.