VR Silver Research; boulder Colorado; july 2023
VR Silver - Virtual Reality for Older Adults by Tech Pals
Tech Pals is a 501 (c)(3) non profit that brings technology and technology training to older adults.
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Google Earth Travel Experiences
Go back to the home you grew up in and walk down the street with Google Street View. Visit the 7 wonders of the world. Tour Italy. See Paris. Walk or stay seated and click to walk down the beach or anywhere else in the world you want to go.
Real-VR-Fishing
Virtual reality fishing that comes together with a really scenic, beautiful location. You can enjoy it solo or in the multiplayer mode. Furthermore, you can keep the fishes that you captured in your own personal virtual aquarium.
Scuba Diving in Ocean Rift
This virtual reality provides an immersive experience of the underwater world. Users can see various marine animals such as whales, dolphins, and sharks. It’s interactive, fun and very easy to use. It helps the user get comfortable with controllers.
Nature Treks VR
Virtual reality sister app to Ocean Rift, this relaxing experience allows you to visit different landscapes and explore the flora and fauna. There’s a great night and day option and some novel plant growing options.
Beats Saber
Virtual reality Beat Saber is usually the first game most people play when they get a VR headset. It’s also the first game most people show someone else in VR. It’s a simple enough concept that most people can pick it up and play, while still getting the experience of VR. It is also a great way to get moving, you won’t realize you are working out till you take the headset off and are sweating.
Walkabout Mini Golf
Go golfng in virtual reality. Shoulder hurt? That's okay! Worry about back pain? You can play seated too! Zero impact golfing. Just a little vibration on the controller hand club to let you know you hit the ball.
Guided Tai Chi
Virtual reality Tai chi is a gentle exercise that helps older adults improve balance and prevent falls. It consists of making slow, graceful movements while breathing deeply. VR Tai Chi offers these same benefits in beautiful locations.