UK start - up Virtue is among the companies hoping to use virtual reality ( VR ) technology to help dementia sufferers . The company 's app , called VR , can be accessed via a headset or on a tablet , and offers a range of themed films designed to resonate with viewers and hopefully trigger memories . The app can be used to create a personalised playlist , and can be accompanied by a series of questions that carers can ask to stimulate conversation . CEO Arfa Rehman said Virtue is seeking partnerships with firms and individuals to " gather content from around the world " .
UK start-up Virtue is among the companies hoping to use virtual reality (VR) technology to help dementia sufferers. The company's app, LookBack VR, can be used via a headset or on a tablet, and offers a range of themed content designed to resonate with viewers and hopefully trigger memories. The films can be used to create a personalised playlist, and can be accompanied by a series of questions that carers can ask to stimulate conversation. CEO Arfa Rehman said Virtue is seeking partnerships with firms and individuals to "gather content from around the world".