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Development of a Reminiscence Therapy System for the Elderly Using the Integration of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality

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  • Yung-Chin Tsao

    (The Graduate Institute of Design Science, Tatung University, Taipei City 10491, Taiwan)

  • Chun-Chieh Shu

    (The Graduate Institute of Design Science, Tatung University, Taipei City 10491, Taiwan
    Department of Multimedia and Game Design, Yu Da University of Science and Technology, Miaoli County 36143, Taiwan)

  • Tian-Syung Lan

    (Department and Graduate Institute of Information Management, Yu Da University of Science and Technology, Miaoli County 36143, Taiwan)

Abstract

Through virtual interaction and multivariate communication, the social interaction and life satisfaction of elderly people can be improved. This study integrated virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to construct a visualized reminiscence therapy system, which provides not only reminiscence entertainment but may also aid in dementia prevention for healthy and sub-healthy (a therapeutic working concept which defines an intermediate stage between health and disease) elderly people. Images taken by an LG 360 CAM are primarily introduced into Power Director 360 as the guide interface. The special effects are joined using After Effects. With the model constructed under 3ds Max, the reminiscence therapy system integrated by virtual reality and augmented reality is then established by the Unity engine. It is shown that the developed 3D ancient building model can be used by Samsung Note 5 smartphones as well as VR CASE glasses to increase the immersive experience for the elderly. Through nostalgic elements triggered by the AR/VR three-dimensional model and video/audio interaction, the feasibility of our integrated system for reminiscence therapy is thus verified. Through reminiscence therapy, memories and thoughts can fully be activated as a therapy for elderly people. The visualized reality system developed in this study can further promote the social interactional satisfaction of elderly people.

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  • Yung-Chin Tsao & Chun-Chieh Shu & Tian-Syung Lan, 2019. "Development of a Reminiscence Therapy System for the Elderly Using the Integration of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(17), pages 1-10, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:11:y:2019:i:17:p:4792-:d:263403
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    1. Teen-Hang Meen & Yusuke Matsumoto & Ming-Shyan Wang, 2020. "Selected Papers From 2019 IEEE Eurasia Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare and Sustainability (IEEE ECBIOS 2019)," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(1), pages 1-5, January.

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