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Engaging with natural environments and representations of nature has beenshown to improve mood states and reduce cognitive decline in older adults. Thecurrent study evaluated the use of virtual reality (VR) for presentingimmersive 360 degree nature videos and a digitally designed interactive gardenfor this purpose. Fifty participants (age 60 plus), with varied cognitive andphysical abilities, were recruited. Data were collected throughpre/post-intervention surveys, standardized observations during theinterventions, and post-intervention semi structured interviews. The resultsindicated significant improvements in attitudes toward VR and in some aspectsof mood and engagement. The responses to the environment did not significantlydiffer among participants with different cognitive abilities; however, thosewith physical disabilities expressed stronger positive reactions on somemetrics compared to participants without disabilities. Almost no negativeimpacts (cybersickness, task frustration) were found. In the interviews someparticipants expressed resistance to the technology, in particular the digitalgarden, indicating that it felt cartoonish or unappealing and that it could notsubstitute for real nature. However, the majority felt that the VR experiencescould be a beneficial activity in situations when real-world contact withnature was not immediately feasible.

Using a Nature-based Virtual Reality Environment for Improving Mood  States and Cognitive Engagement in Older Adults: A Mixed-method Feasibility  Study