UK Elder Care - A Walk Through Dementia

A Walk-Through Dementia, the British Virtual Reality app developed by Alzheimer’s Research United Kingdom provides caregivers an immersive experience allowing them to have a deeper understanding of what living with dementia is like. Virtual Reality (VR) is often associated as a platform for gamers, but VR can be used as a learning tool. Via Zoom, together, we watched 3 short scenarios as seen through the eyes of someone with dementia. After each scenario Carla led a discussion as to how we can better help and support our loved one living with dementia. (This portion was not recorded for the privacy of the workshop attendees.) The 3 scenarios were: -A walk home -At home making tea -At the supermarket Presenter: Carla Guthrie, Memory Care Concierge, Silver Lexington Partner