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      <pubDate>2017-09-13 17:40:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>VR For Healthcare</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><br></div><div>VR is being used to improve the welfare of patients and residents in the healthcare sector. Medical professionals have found numerous benefits; from reminiscence care for individuals suffering with dementia to a form of pain relief for those with chronic pain. VR has endless possibilities. The technology is already being utilised by a range of organisations in the healthcare industry, from hospices and care homes all the way through to paediatrics. The problem however is the high costs associated with it. We aim to change this.<br><br></div><div><strong>850k</strong></div><div>The number of people in the UK with dementia. VR has been found to help trigger memories and positive emotions.</div><div><strong>43%</strong></div><div>The percentage of elderly people who report feeling lonely on a regular basis. VR can be used to promote discussion and social interaction with others (especially in care homes).</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>#1</strong></div><div>The Northern Lights – the most popular bucket list idea. VR can take individuals with limited mobility to places all over the world.</div><div><strong>65+</strong></div><div>The most common age for showing early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. VR is a good way of staying cognitively active.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2017-09-13 17:41:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>VR Experiences</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><br>Why not incorporate VR into your care programme?<br><br></div><div>We can offer experiences that will provide the following benefits:<br><br></div><ul><li>Reminiscence therapy</li><li>Social interaction</li><li>Relieve anxiety and depression</li><li>Cognitive stimulation</li><li>Crossing off a bucket list idea</li></ul><div>There are currently over 600 places that you can visit with Google Expeditions. You can take a look at the list here.<br><br></div><div>We commonly work with care homes, hospices and paediatric wards.<br><br></div><div>We can tailor an experience to meet your needs; from one off visits to structured long-term programmes.<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2017-09-13 17:42:13 UTC</pubDate>
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