The Leader in Immersive Healthcare for the Aging Joins Forces with the CTA Foundation to Launch the Great American Elderverse™
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Mynd Immersive and the CTA Foundation have launched the Great American Elderverse™ program, supported by major tech companies and the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation. This initiative aims to provide immersive content and technology to underserved seniors across the United States, enhancing their quality of life through virtual experiences and therapeutics.
The program will initially cover 60 communities in the tri-state area, with plans to expand nationwide throughout 2024 and 2025. Key partners include AT&T (5G service), HTC VIVE (immersive glasses), NETGEAR (WiFi hotspots), and Select Rehabilitation (clinical leadership). The initiative is based on research showing significant benefits of Immersive Therapeutics (ITx) for seniors, including decreased isolation, improved mood, and better relationships with caregivers.
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- Launch of innovative Great American Elderverse™ program to enhance seniors' quality of life
- Partnerships with major tech companies like AT&T, HTC VIVE, and NETGEAR
- Expansion plans to cover hundreds of communities across the US by 2025
- Backed by research showing significant benefits of Immersive Therapeutics for seniors
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MYND IMMERSIVE TEAMS WITH AT&T, HTC VIVE, NETGEAR AND SELECT REHABILITATION TO BUILD NATIONAL SPATIAL COMPUTING NETWORK FOR OLDER ADULTS
The Great American Elderverse™ program will kick off in the tri-state area with 60 communities and will expand to hundreds of communities across the nation throughout 2024 and 2025. This initial launch is being made possible by the generous support of the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation.
"As the aging population rapidly expands, we are finding fascinating ways to improve the lives and health of our elders with spatial computing and AI," said Chris Brickler, CEO and co-founder of Mynd Immersive. "The Elderverse opens a new, three-dimensional window into a world of patient-centered, 5G connected care. We take great pride in helping caregivers, clinicians, and therapists harness this next generation of digital therapy across mental, physical, cognitive, emotional and spiritual health."
"The importance of eldercare cannot be understated,' said Alex Cohen, President of the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation and New York Mets Owner. "We are proud to support the CTA Foundation and this innovative project to help improve the lives of older adults."
The first recipients of the Great American Elderverse program include four distinguished and innovative senior care operators:
- The New Jewish Home in
Manhattan , - Christian Health of
New Jersey , - Lutheran Care Center of Poughkeepsie,
New York - Long Island State Veterans Home,
Stony Brook, New York .
Dr. Jeffrey Farber, President and CEO of The New Jewish Home, said "We've been at the forefront of caring for older adults since our founding in 1848, and through our partnership with Mynd Immersive, we look forward to continuing our proud tradition of innovation. Utilizing the Mynd platform will further enhance and enrich our robust post-acute rehabilitation and therapeutic recreation programs. We're delighted to explore how our partnership will positively impact our residents and patients."
"Christian Health continually strives to provide high-quality care and access cutting-edge technology and other means to benefit our residents and patients," said Douglas Struyk, CPA, LNHA, and Christian Health CEO. "It is an honor to be the first
The program is also made possible with the support of several key strategic partners, including:
- HTC VIVE – providing lightweight, immersive glasses to deliver stunning visual and spatial audio experiences
- AT&T – providing fast and secure 5G service for seamless IoT connectivity
- NETGEAR – providing best-in-class WiFi to each location with Nighthawk M6 Pro 5G mobile hotspots
- Select Rehabilitation – clinical leadership for use in OT/PT/ST
These technology partners play a crucial role in developing the future of Connected Health – a world in which we can instantly and easily monitor specific conditions and our overall health, with seamless input from remote doctors, therapists, family members, and other caregivers. Through the combination of wearables, 5G connectivity, AI, and spatial computing, we can extend not just lifespan, but healthspan, leading to more fulfilling and independent lives.
The effectiveness of Immersive Therapeutics (ITx) has been supported by numerous research studies, including a groundbreaking study conducted by Stanford University using Mynd in 17 communities in 10 states, which found that about
The Great American Elderverse program is produced in partnership with the CTA Foundation, providing a tax-deductible donation option for foundations, family offices, and corporate donors to support seniors in their regional communities or across the US.
Call to Action:
The CTA Foundation invites other donors and senior community operators to learn more about the Great American Elderverse and explore how they can bring this innovative program to their communities. For more information, please visit The Great American Elderverse
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About the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation
The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation is committed to inspiring philanthropy and community service by creating awareness, offering guidance, and leading by example to show the world what giving can do. The Foundation's grants support nonprofit organizations based in
About the CTA Foundation
CTA Foundation boilerplate: Launched in 2012, the CTA Foundation is a public, national foundation dedicated to connecting people with disabilities and older adults to technologies that enhance their lives. To date, it has provided over
About Mynd Immersive
Since 2016, Mynd Immersive (formerly MyndVR) has been pioneering the creation and delivery of immersive therapeutics designed for the booming, global population of older adults. In 2023, Stanford researchers completed the largest study ever done with VR and older adults. Mynd was shown to significantly improve mood, reduce feelings of isolation, while enhancing relationships between elders and their caregivers. Mynd serves senior living communities globally and over 100 veteran healthcare locations. Mynd Studios, the largest producer of immersive content for older adults in the world, recently announced a partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs to produce "Virtual Vietnam: A Path to Peace," designed to provide emotional and psychological support to millions of aging veterans.
About The New Jewish Home:
Since 1848, The New Jewish Home has helped older New Yorkers live full and meaningful lives by providing outstanding health care and innovative programming. The New Jewish Home is a comprehensive, mission-driven nonprofit health care system serving older adults of all faiths, ethnicities, and income levels. With campuses in
About Christian Health
Since 1911, Christian Health's mission has been to offer a listening ear, a helpful hand, and steady, supportive guidance throughout an individual's wellness journey. As a non-profit organization founded on the belief that everyone has the right to exceptional care, we continue to grow and evolve to meet the needs of our community. Christian Health's comprehensive continuum of mental health services, communities for older adults, and rehabilitation services foster physical health and nourish the spirit. Caring is not simply what we do; it is who we are. For more information, visit www.christianhealthnj.org.
About AT&T
We help more than 100 million
About HTC VIVE
HTC VIVE is the premier virtual reality (VR) platform and ecosystem that creates true-to-life VR experiences for businesses and consumers. The VIVE ecosystem is built around premium VR hardware, software, and content. The VIVE business encompasses best-in-class XR hardware, the VIVEPORT platform and app store, VIVE Enterprise Solutions for business customers, VIVE X, a
About NETGEAR, Inc.
About NETGEAR® (NASDAQ: NTGR)
NETGEAR has pioneered advanced networking technologies for homes, businesses, and service providers around the world since 1996 and leads the industry with a broad range of award-winning products designed to simplify and improve people's lives. By enabling people to collaborate and connect to a world of information and entertainment, NETGEAR is dedicated to delivering innovative and advanced connected solutions ranging from mobile and cloud-based services for enhanced control and security, to smart networking products, video over Ethernet for Pro AV applications, easy-to-use WiFi solutions and performance gaming routers to enhance online game play. The company is headquartered out of
About Select Rehabilitation
Select Rehabilitation is the nation's largest provider of contract rehabilitation services employing 21,000 therapists delivering a range of clinical services at over 2,800 facilities in 46 states. Established in 1998, the founder-operated company's innovative approach to delivering exceptional patient outcomes, state-of-the-art technology infrastructure and compliance-driven patient-care model have earned it a strong reputation among skilled nursing, assisted living and independent living providers. Learn more at www.selectrehab.com
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