Faced with the ethical and medical dilemmas of EHPADs, virtual reality stands out as an alternative to traditional therapies, in line with non-drug treatments. Developed with geriatric doctors, psychologists and geriatric psychiatrists, the C2Care software is simple and intuitive, designed to be used by seniors even with loss of autonomy.
For residents losing their autonomy, non-drug approaches (cognitive stimulation, reminiscence, relaxation) remain relevant in daily support. However, implementing them regularly in EHPAD is not always simple.
Certain activities depend on an external location that is difficult to access, such as a supermarket, or require mobilization from the resident whose motor or practical problems make them more uncertain. Their repetition in a stable framework also remains difficult to organize.
Virtual reality makes it possible to recreate these environments directly in EHPAD, in a controlled setting adapted to the capabilities of each resident.
The environments in the C2Care geriatrics pack make it possible to recreate everyday situations, such as a supermarket environment, to work on residents' memorization, orientation and practical skills.
Cognitive stimulation games with a playful aspect promote resident involvement, while customizable reminiscence environments invite them to delve into memories and bring back positive affects.
The practitioner chooses the environment adapted to the objectives of the session and can adjust the exposure in real time, in particular using relaxation rooms designed to support the resident's calm.
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The practitioner seats the patient on a swivel chair and fits them with the virtual reality headset
Using the control interface, the practitioner selects the environment suited to the session's goals and starts the exposure.
During immersion, the practitioner supports the patient using a visual feed and can adjust the exposure scene in real time
Environments
Each software in the EHPAD pack offers environments adapted to the therapeutic objectives of geriatric teams.
A faithfully reproduced supermarket environment to stimulate residents' memorization, orientation and practical skills.
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Small cognitive, memory and practical stimulation games, with a fun aspect to encourage resident involvement.
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Customizable places and events allow the resident to immerse themselves in their memories and bring back positive affects.
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Solène Montègue
Neuropsychiatrist
The developments C2Care is currently integrating into the interface are very promising and meet the established therapeutic objectives [...]: offering tailored exercises that can be adapted to levels of dependency, cognitive disorders, and patients' real-time responses.
Samia Lahya
Psychiatrist
With the acquisition of new equipment [...] and updates to the C2Care programs, its use has expanded even further: OCD, phobias, addictions, anxiety disorders, depression, and PTSD. Ten years later, it is no longer merely a curiosity, but a genuine therapeutic tool that is stimulating, innovative, and effective.
Sabrina Gineau
Psychologist
I incorporate this technology into brief therapies lasting two to four months, with one session per week. I begin with relaxation techniques and, when patients are ready, we proceed. It makes it much easier to expose people to these situations.
Noël Schepers
Psychologist
Virtual reality can enrich and personalize treatment, facilitate patient-therapist collaboration in developing the treatment plan, and add a playful dimension. The possibilities for development and application are immense and extend to every area of psychology and psychotherapy.
Mélanie Boucherot
Psychologist
The value of this technology [C2Care] lies in offering new possibilities for therapeutic support and expanding the range of tools available to healthcare professionals.
François Maltese
Psychologist
For several months, we have been using virtual reality in habituation therapies. Before the procedure, patients are progressively and immersively exposed to their future medical environment and psychologically prepared to accept it.
Dre Marie-Claude Roberge
Doctor of Psychology
Since 2022, we have been using virtual reality therapy with the C2Care platform to simulate exposure to aversive stimuli and triggers that cause anxiety. Exposure therapy is used to treat specific phobias, including fear of heights, enclosed spaces, flying, dogs, emetophobia, and many others.
Dr Laure Du Pouget
Urologist
Using a virtual reality headset for self-hypnosis during prostate biopsies creates a calm atmosphere for a procedure that can sometimes be uncomfortable, even with effective local anesthesia...
Delphine Py
Psychologist
Thank you to C2Care for providing innovative virtual reality solutions to support CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)! A major step forward in making exposure exercises easier and helping our patients overcome their phobias.
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FAQ
Find the answers to the questions most asked by geriatrics teams about the use of virtual reality.
C2Care has been testing its virtual reality software in hospitals since 2016. Scientific literature has confirmed for several years the good acceptance of these devices by seniors and their effectiveness in facing the difficulties linked to aging.
The headset works autonomously, without a computer. Nursing staff can transport it easily. The software in the EHPAD pack requires few or no controllers, which makes them accessible to residents with motor or practical problems.
Virtual reality addresses mood disorders common in the elderly (depression, anxiety disorders, sleep disorders) and cognitive decline, normal or pathological. It offers a non-drug alternative to these disorders, often aggravated by isolation or chronic pain.
A phenomenon of cybersickness, similar to motion sickness, affects around 10% of users of virtual reality devices. The software in the EHPAD pack has been designed to be simple and intuitive, suitable for seniors even with loss of autonomy.
The C2Care software was designed with geriatric doctors, psychologists specializing in neuropsychology and geriatric psychiatrists. Geriatric care staff can easily integrate them into the medico-social services of EHPADs.
Yes, multi-headset solutions make it possible to carry out group sessions. Residents thus benefit from the collective dynamic during activities such as cognitive stimulation or relaxation, in line with non-drug therapies.
Elderly people frequently present mood disorders (depression, anxiety disorders), aggravated by cognitive decline. Virtual reality offers a non-drug alternative for the management of cognitive and mood disorders in geriatrics.
Around 10% of people experience cybersickness when using a virtual reality headset.
The C2Care software was designed with geriatric doctors, psychologists specializing in neuropsychology and geriatric psychiatrists. Geriatric care staff can easily integrate them into the establishment's medico-social services.
Therapies using exposure to virtual reality are significantly more satisfying for patients: they facilitate therapeutic engagement and compliance with care.
Yes, all our environments are grouped into a single application.
The geriatrics pack brings together several therapeutic software: cognitive stimulation, qualitative neuropsychological assessment, relaxation and behavioral activation.
Our technical service can be reached via live chat from your control platform. If there is a problem with the VR headset, we will establish a diagnosis with you in order to understand your difficulty and find a solution. If necessary, we will provide you with a return label and replace the defective material within 48 hours.
Residents with mood disorders, anxiety disorders or cognitive decline can benefit from this non-drug approach, which improves their quality of life without the risks inherent in taking psychotropic medications.
