# Virtual Reality Caregiver Training Michener Received a Grant to Develop Its Technology Further By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-11-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-reality-caregiver References: [michener](https://michener.ca/michener-receives-first-ever-grant-to-refine-virtual-reality-platform-for-caregiver-simulation-training) As many individuals are worrisome about the adequacy of care provided by the workers who support the needs of older adults, virtual reality caregiver training might answer some worries. Thanks to its immersion, such tools can help situate the individuals in the shoes of the person they are taking care of and, therefore, building empathy. On the other hand, it also solidifies the experience when mistakes are made. In December last year, the Michener Institute of Education at UHN, in collaboration with the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and Baycrest, received a grant to further develop their virtual reality caregiver training which is specifically targeted to individuals who will be [taking care of people with dementia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alzheimers-intelligence). The goal of this project is to "develop skills that maximize safe, [for] compassionate care is a key priority in health care." Image Credit: Michener Institute ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Reality Caregiver Training:** Opportunity to enhance caregiver training by using virtual reality to build empathy and solidify experiences - **Dementia Care:** Opportunity to develop specialized caregiver training for individuals supporting people with dementia - **Immersion Technology:** Opportunity to leverage immersive technologies for training and education purposes ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** Opportunity for healthcare institutions to implement virtual reality caregiver training programs - **Education:** Opportunity for educational institutions to incorporate virtual reality as a training tool for caregivers - **Technology:** Opportunity for technology companies to develop virtual reality solutions for caregiver training ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Medical Training Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elara.md) - [AI-Enhanced Virtual Reality Therapies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-reality-therapy.md) - [Elderly VR Fitness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rendeverfit.md) - [AI-Powered Virtual Caregiver Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-caregivers.md) - [VR Physiotherapy Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superhero-therapy.md) - [VR-Based Chronic Pain Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chronic-pain-treatments.md) - [Senior-Targeted Metaverse Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myndvr.md) - [Evidence-Based Caregiver Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bayshore-healthcare.md) - [Remote Wellness Monitoring Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caregiver-aware.md)