This episode explores how VR is being used to help improve quality of life and unlock memories for seniors/elderly patients, especially those with conditions like dementia or Alzheimer's. MyndVR– also called Mynd Immersive– has spent 7 years developing therapeutic VR content specifically for senior care facilities.
CEO Chris Brickler discusses various case studies and research projects validating VR's ability to reduce anxiety, depression, pain and behavioral issues in elderly patients. Key research partners like Stanford and the VA health system are conducting studies showing VR's efficacy as a senior therapy tool.
The episode covers MyndVR's lightweight VR headset built for senior ergonomic comfort, training caregivers on VR administration, getting VR approved by CMS as a covered Medicare treatment, and scaling VR rollouts across thousands of operators globally. Chris offers advice on starting VR pilots in senior facilities and talks about hardware sanitation, content development and real-world operational challenges.
Overall the episode explores VR's big potential to enhance senior living, improve mental health, and "unlock memories" for the rapidly growing elderly demographic. Listeners get an inside view of the senior care VR landscape and lessons from one of the industry's most experienced practitioners.
Timestamps:
- Chris’s background into VR: (00:58)
- What MyndVR does / the goal: (04:27)
- How VR is making an impact with seniors: (06:00)
- Results/ specific stories: (08:52)
- Challenges in adopting VR: (13:53)
- Medicare approval for VR: (16:05)
- Major case study with Stanford: (18:08)
- Managing VR therapy across many locations: (21:43)
- People processes: (24:09)
- Device management practicalities: (26:34)
- Advice for people looking to get into XR: (31:09)
About Chris:
Chris Brickler is CEO and Co-Founder of MyndVR, a national health and wellness company providing Virtual Reality solutions to the dramatically growing senior market (through long-term care communities, veterans’ homes, home healthcare providers, and directly to seniors “aging in place”). The company has curated a vast library of VR content and creates original programming designed for both recreational and therapeutic effects. In addition, MyndVR is working with leading US universities and researchers to study the potential health benefits of VR for our dynamic and aging population.
From Texas to London to LA to Silicon Valley, Chris has managed large business units at Verizon, British Telecom, and GuideSpark and has served on the boards of a NASDAQ company and several non-profits. His production group in Los Angeles, Xlantic.com, created an artistic, multi-platform video program around love and relationships that was nominated for an Emmy.
About ArborXR:
ArborXR helps organizations confidently manage VR & AR devices at scale, remotely install content, and control what users can see and do in the headset. Our mission is to help people live more meaningful lives through the power of XR. Learn more at https://arborxr.com.
Links & Resources:
- Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbrickler/
- Connect with Brad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-scoggin/
- Connect with Will on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willstackable/
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