Reality Well

09/19/2022

CJE SeniorLife and Elderwerks Partner with VR Vision Inc to Develop Dementia Care Training Program Using Virtual Reality Technology

CJE SeniorLife and Elderwerks Partner with VR Vision Inc to Develop Dementia Care Training Program Using Virtual Reality Technology

TORONTO, /PRNewswire/ - Chicago-based nonprofits CJE SeniorLife and Elderwerks Educational Services have partnered with Toronto-based virtual reality company VR Vision to launch Dementia Reality®, the first virtual reality dementia program that combines skills training with real-life obstacles in a virtual environment. Dementia Reality is a new educational tool for professionals caring for older adults with dementia. Tapping into the power of technology for training purposes, this program can benefit the healthcare system as well as older adults with dementia and their loved ones. The goal is to have more empathetic caregivers and happier, engaged clients.

"Dementia Reality brings multiple senses to training, which, as we have learned, is a far more effective way to train and engage employees, so they are confident and successful in their jobs," said Dan Fagin, CJE SeniorLife's President, and CEO. "CJE has always been committed to serving older adults and their families, and we expect to see exceptionally positive outcomes for both the trainees and the clients they care for with this new educational tool. We are thrilled to partner with VR Vision to help fulfill our mission of enhancing the quality of life of older adults through this outstanding program."

The new virtual educational model utilizes technology powered by VR Vision to immerse professional caregivers and better prepare them to help clients living with dementia. Through various courses, trainees experience first-person simulations by shadowing a caregiver and then seeing the same scenario from the perspective of an individual with dementia.

03/04/2022

Rising Sun VR is out now and also available via SideQuest!
https://sidequestvr.com/app/7067/rising-sun-vr
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Step into the role of being a keeper of your own Japanese garden. Players can relax peacefully in this Japanese strolling garden, by completing day to day tasks and enjoying the sights and landmarks.
SideQuest - More VR Content for your Quest2

Step into the role of being a keeper of your own Japanese garden. Players can relax peacefully among this Japanese Strolling Garden, by completing day to day tasks and enjoying the sights and landmarks.Key Tasks: Feed the Fish in the ponds Light the Toro Stone Lanterns Plant and grow the bamboo Medi...

02/18/2022

Rising Sun VR
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1902110/Rising_Sun_VR/

Step into the role of being a keeper of your own Japanese garden. Players can relax peacefully in this Japanese strolling garden, by completing day to day tasks and enjoying the sights and landmarks.

Key Tasks:
- Feed the Fish in the ponds
- Light the Toro Stone Lanterns
- Plant and grow the bamboo
- Meditate under the rising sun
- Catch the butterflies
- Discover all the landmarks
- Mark the passage of time by hitting the Bonsho (bell)

As you make your way through some of the tasks, you may find some secrets along the way, and discover new landmarks on each playthrough. Find your tasks on your task board at the start of the garden.

Game Modes: Single Player for Now, Soon to be Multiplayer

Supported Controllers: Oculus Quest 2

02/18/2022

Reality Well - VR Vision Inc is very excited to share that we are publishing our first "public" VR Game (Rising Sun) on Steam and the Oculus Quest Stores this coming March 1, 2022! This game was created and curated for the Senior Living Communities. The future updates will include multiplayer, new environments & more mini-games!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1902110/Rising_Sun_VR/

02/18/2022

Reality Well - EXCITE: Seas The Day
Seas The Day is a partnership project with University of Waterloo. The exergame has 3 different levels and exercise intensities. It starts with Tai Chi, then Rowing and ends with Fishing.

02/18/2022

Reality Well - EXCITE: Seas The Day Seas The Day is a partnership project with University of Waterloo. The exergame has 3 different levels and exercise intensities. It starts with Tai Chi, then Rowing and ends with Fishing.

02/18/2022

Seas The Day is a partnership project with University of Waterloo. The exergame has 3 different levels and exercise intensities. It starts with Tai Chi, then Rowing and ends with Fishing.

01/21/2022

VR Vision Inc - Reality Well in partnership and collaboration with University of Waterloo - Department of Systems Design Engineering, 2Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, and Schlegel Villages - Research Institute for Aging have published an academic research study entitled: Immersive Virtual Reality Exergames for Persons Living With Dementia: User-Centered Design Study as a Multistakeholder Team During the COVID-19 Pandemic
https://games.jmir.org/2022/1/e29987 via JMIR Serious Games, JMIR Publications Inc.– Advancing Digital Health & Open Science.

We are honored to be the dedicated technology partner for this study and delighted to be working with a great multidisciplinary team!

Researchers:
John Muñoz, Samira Mehrabi, Yirou Li, Aysha Basharat, Laura E Middleton, Shi Cao, Michael Barnett-Cowan, Jennifer Boger

Acknowledgments:
The authors thank the exercise professionals that were involved in the different design stages of the project. Professionals: Maggie Douglas, Janelle Way, Dagmara Klisz, Kristin Frye, and Zack Henderson from the LTC home; and Brian Fhest, Eliza Reid, Amanda Serschen, and Katelyn Corke from YMCA. Also, the VR Vision company led by Roni Cerga (CEO) and Joannah Apelo (SVP, Operations and Healthcare) and their team comprising David Tucciarone, Wei Yuen, Ahmad Askri, Alex Pryor, Karan Sharma. This study is supported by a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Engage Grant (to SC), the Network for Aging Research, and a University of Waterloo Trailblazer Grant (to MB-C and SC).

Background: Advancements in supporting personalized health care and well-being using virtual reality (VR) have created opportunities to use immersive games to support a healthy lifestyle for persons living with dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Collaboratively designing exercise video ga...

08/17/2021

Meet The Woman Who Is Revolutionising Aged Care Experiences Written by: Amelia Zimmerman
(An article about Reality Well's CEO, Joannah Apelo)

Seniors are our fastest-growing age group, and Joannah Apelo is helping them thrive.

06/03/2021

Seas The Day is now available on Oculus Quest through App Lab!
https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/4164068860279573/
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Take 15 minutes from your day to enjoy and unwind on a relaxing island environment. Experience the calming scenery and partake in leisurely activities like Rowing, Fishing, and Tai Chi exercises.

Take 15 minutes from your day to enjoy and unwind on a relaxing island environment. Experience the calming scenery and partake in leisurely activities like Rowing, Fishing, and Tai Chi exercises.

04/06/2021

: University of Waterloo Prof Laura Middleton is passionate about Alzheimer’s research. She's helping those at home and in long-term care through an accessible healthy living program and virtual reality exercise game — uniquely suited to the restrictions of the pandemic: https://bit.ly/3ryg78A
VR Vision Inc / Reality Well Team in partnership with University of Waterloo: Pandemic highlights importance of supports for people with dementia
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A new healthy living program and a virtual reality exercise game will support people living with dementia at home and in long-term care.
Bringing the adventure indoors
As a complement to the healthy living program, Middleton has been working with Jen Boger and Shi Cao in Systems Engineering, Lora Giangregorio and Michael Barnett-Cowan in Kinesiology, trainees John Munoz, Chris Li, Samira Mehrabi, and Aysha Basharat, and an industry partner, VR Vision Inc / Reality Well

Laura Middleton became passionate about Alzheimer’s research after a much-loved aunt was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at age 47. Laura Middleton Professor, Faculty of Health > Alzheimer's Research “Her daughters were 12, 14 and 16, and she was my mom’s best friend, so it had a huge...