A new partnership that combines AI with advanced spatial computing has a simple goal:  to combat social isolation and improve overall life quality for seniors.

Mynd Immersive has linked with the CTA Foundation to unveil the Great American Elderverse, bringing immersive content and technology to underserved and lower-income seniors nationwide. The program will initially launch in New York’s tri-state area, reaching 60 elder communities, with plans to expand nationwide to hundreds of communities by the end of  2025.

Initial program participants include senior care operators such as the New Jewish Home in Manhattan, Christian Health of New Jersey, Lutheran Care Center of Poughkeepsie, NY, and Long Island State Veterans Home, Stony Brook, NY.

Jeffrey Farber, MD, president and CEO of The New Jewish Home, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership.

“Utilizing the Mynd platform will further enhance and enrich our robust post-acute rehabilitation and therapeutic recreation programs. We’re delighted to explore how our partnership will positively impact our residents and patients,” he said.

Added Chris Brickler, CEO and co-founder of Mynd Immersive: “As the aging population rapidly expands, we are finding fascinating ways to improve the lives and health of our elders with spatial computing and AI. The Elderverse opens a new, three-dimensional window into a world of patient-centered 5G connected care.”

Supported by research from Stanford University, this program represents a significant step forward in integrating cutting-edge technology into elder care, providing senior living and nursing home operators with new tools to improve resident engagement and well-being. The program is also supported by the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, AT&T, HTC Vive, Netgear and Select Rehabilitation.

Source: https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/news/great-american-elderverse-targets-social-isolation-and-better-life-quality/