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July 30, 2026Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology

Facilitating communication between persons living with dementia and their caregivers: Results of the VRx@home pilot study

Raheleh Saryazdi Lora Appel Lou‐Anne Carsault Erica Dove Julie Bannon Samantha Lewis-Fung Eduardo Garcia-Giler Jennifer L. Campos

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Key Points

This study aims to understand how virtual reality (VR) can enhance communication between persons living with dementia and their caregivers in home settings.
14 dyads (PLwD and caregivers) participated in the trial.
Participants used both VR and tablet technologies to facilitate communication.
Outcomes were measured through observed interactions and frequency of conversation initiations.
Both VR and tablet technologies facilitated communication, varying by outcome measure.
VR resulted in a higher frequency of conversation initiations compared to the tablet.
Both technologies had a similar influence on observed interactions and reminiscence.

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Explores communication benefits of VR and tablet technology for home-based dementia care.

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Saryazdi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6d9868e258b358b3c6bb5e https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2026.2705752

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