Can virtual reality help ease the end of life?

Can virtual reality help ease the end of life? 
MDLinx; Originally published on Université de Montréal News; 5/10/24 
A sunny beach under an azure sky in Mexico, a bustling market in Reykjavik, a sparkling lake in Quebec’s Laurentians, a string quartet playing Bach… What if we could offer individuals in palliative care a whole range of peaceful, familiar or exhilarating experiences that they could enjoy from the comfort of their chair? What if such experiences could not only allow them to travel, discover, explore and relax, but also decrease their anxiety and physical pain? Neuropsychologist Jhon Alexander Moreno, a professor in Université de Montréal’s Department of Psychology and a researcher at the Montreal University Institute of Geriatrics Research Centre, decided to take up the challenge.
Editor's Note: For a related article that we posted on 2/16/24, visit "Virtual reality is a tool for education, relaxation for nurses and patients."