(Creating Dementia Solutions 20) Dementia Live: An Enlightening VR Experience

CDS host Richard Piet and guest Karen Courtney wear the equipment used in the Dementia Live virtual reality experience. Access Vision photo

Some folks living with dementia experience a reduced effectiveness in their senses, such as vision and hearing loss. Others may even  experience a lack of full sensation of touch, as well.

In this episode, Karen Courtney discusses a virtual reality experience called Dementia Live, which gives the average person a chance to understand what that feels like.



Episode Resources
Miles for Memories website
Miles for Memories technology
Sherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technology
Creating Dementia Solutions: Emergency Responders Embrace ‘Help Home’ Technology
More Creating Dementia Solutions episodes


ABOUT MILES FOR MEMORIES
Miles For Memories is a Calhoun County, Michigan organization created in 2013 to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s Disease. Later in 2014, the vision was expanded to include all types of dementia. MFM raises money each year through sponsorships, community events, and grants to gather funds to create local programming for both the person living with dementia and the caregiver. Along with local efforts, 20% of the funds to prevention-related dementia research. Miles for Memories is a committee of 70-plus volunteers and are always looking for more to get involved.

Creating Dementia Solutions andThe Richard Piet Show are Livemic Communications podcasts. Livemic Communications helps businesses, organizations and entrepreneurs create customized, purposeful podcast content.

 

Karen Courtney discusses the glasses used to simulate the reduced visibility some living with dementia experience. Access Vision photo
Richard Piet wears the Dementia Live gear used to simulate what some living with dementia experience with lack of senses. Access Vision photo