US seniors fulfill dreams, fight depression with virtual reality


  • TECH
  • Wednesday, 07 Aug 2019

Jesus Gonzalez samples a virtual reality experience in the Little Havana neighbourhood of Miami, Florida last month. — AFP Relaxnews

Nidia Silva had never realised her dream of swimming with dolphins until a Miami NGO gave her a pair of virtual reality glasses as part of an experimental treatment for depression and isolation in senior citizens.

"You're in a world you don't know, but it's very beautiful and very important for me to see," 78-year-old Silva said after taking off the virtual reality (VR) goggles.

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