Victoria Mühlegger
Academy for Age Research, Austria
Biography
Victoria Mühlegger has been working at the Academy for Age Research since August 2016, with a focus on teaching and research. She studied Psychology and Aging Services Management, specializing in Gerontopsychology and topics such as active aging, new forms of housing and care for old age and the end of life. As part of her research, she is particularly concerned with the individual design of everyday life for people living in care facilities, be it horticultural therapy or virtual reality. For her, the practical relevance of scientific findings is particularly relevant in order to ensure the best possible care for the elderly.
Abstract
Abstract : Virtual Reality for seniors: A first encounter of residents of a long-term care facility with VR