The Benefits of Nostalgia-Based Virtual Reality Brain Health Interventions on Nostalgia Tendencies, Life Satisfaction, Psychological Well-Being, Depression Levels, and Cognitive Function in Older Adults

Launched by NATIONAL TAIWAN NORMAL UNIVERSITY · May 14, 2025

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This randomized controlled trial (RCT) aims to examine the effectiveness of a nostalgia-based virtual reality (VR) intervention on improving cognitive function, emotional well-being, nostalgia proneness, and mental health among older adults in northern Taiwan. The study specifically targets community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years and above, including individuals diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild dementia.

Participants are recruited from government-registered long-term care facilities in northern Taiwan. Inclusion criteria include being 65 years or older, capable ...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age 65 years or older, Able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese, Capable of wearing and operating a VR headset and handheld controllers, Sufficient vision and hearing to interact with VR content (assistive devices allowed), Able to provide informed consent or have a legal guardian provide consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Diagnosis of severe dementia or advanced neurodegenerative disease, Severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder), Major visual or auditory impairments that would interfere with VR use, even with assistive devices, Unconsciousness or inability to stay awake or focused for the session duration, Inability to comply with study protocol or scheduled sessions