Mynd Immersive

01/26/2026

When winter keeps you inside, your world doesn’t have to shrink. Catch our feature on FOX Weather about immersive experiences supporting older adults through seasonal depression!

With shorter days and colder weather, winter can take a toll on mental health. Our CEO Chris Brickler outlines how we're using VR technology to bring people into immersive experiences designed specifically for an audience of 65 and older. Guided museum tours, a relaxing beach scene, a trip to Paris, and many more can all be experienced from the comfort of home.

This isn’t just fun and games—multiple studies from Stanford University, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs show that these experiences can help reduce anxiety, depression, chronic pain, stress, and social isolation.

Thank you Fox Weather for featuring us!

01/15/2026

Check out these amazing reactions from residents of our first Elderverse recipient in Texas, Umphress Terrace!

Immersive experiences like exhilarating skydiving, theatrical performances, stunning views from a space station, and more aim to reduce loneliness, stress, and cognitive decline while bringing joy and connection to aging adults.

In partnership with the Consumer Technology Association Foundation, AT&T, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, and Select Rehabilitation, Mynd Immersive's Great American Elderverse program equips senior living and skilled nursing communities with VR headsets, AI-assisted care tools, tablets, and a growing library of therapeutic immersive content designed specifically for older adults.

We're proud to support therapeutic outcomes for healthy aging. Track our journey as we expand nationwide by visiting Elderverse.ai.

01/09/2026

That’s a wrap on CES 2026!

At this year’s show, we presented a case study on the VA’s rollout of immersive healthcare and the impact immersive therapy can have at scale. Our Head of Corporate Development, Ted Werth, and Dr. Skip Rizzo (Director of Medical VR at the USC Institute for Creative Technologies) discussed how the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs affairs can now prescribe immersive therapy to help address depression, isolation, anxiety, and cognitive decline in older adults.

Thank you to everyone who attended “Immersive Healthcare – How US Veterans Are Succeeding with XR.”
If you were not able to make it, you can watch the full session here: https://www.ces.tech/videos/immersive-healthcare-how-us-veterans-are-succeeding-with-xr-presented-by-mynd-immersive/

12/22/2025

Get into the holiday spirit with Mynd Immersive's seasonal content! 🎄

❄️ Wander through New York City as fresh snow transforms the streets
🩰 Experience the Royal Ballet's performance of The Nutcracker
🧊 Explore a winter wonderland with magnificent ice sculptures
🎶 Sing along to holiday songs with Christmas carolers — and many more!

Capture the spirit of the season with our senior-friendly immersive experiences, and bring holiday joy and connection to aging adults.

12/17/2025

In partnership with the Consumer Technology Association Foundation, AT&T, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, and Select Rehabilitation, Mynd Immersive is expanding the Great American Elderverse across Texas!

The program will equip senior living and skilled nursing communities with lightweight Meta headsets, AI-assisted care tools, tablets, and a growing library of therapeutic immersive content designed specifically for older adults. These clinically informed experiences aim to reduce loneliness, anxiety, stress, and cognitive decline while restoring joy, movement, and connection for aging adults.

We'd like to give a warm welcome to the first recipient in Texas, Umphress Terrace in Dallas!

"Our residents are thrilled to travel the world, revisit childhood memories, and improve their mental and physical health, all from the safety of their chair. This is more than technology: it's hope, healing, and connection." — Angie McWhirter, Program Director at Umphress Terrace

https://www.myndimmersive.com/news-1/the-great-american-elderverse%E2%84%A2-comes-to-texas

12/15/2025

We’re excited to spotlight Albert “Skip” Rizzo, PhD—Clinical Psychologist, Research Professor, and Director at the USC Institute for Creative Technologies for Medical Virtual Reality. We’re incredibly grateful for the depth of expertise and leadership Dr. Rizzo brings to the Mynd Immersive Advisory Board.

Throughout his career, Dr. Rizzo has been at the forefront of clinical XR, with work that has positively impacted thousands of lives. In 2025, he was inducted into the XR Hall of Fame as a Pioneer in Virtual Reality for Psychological and Cognitive Healthcare. He is widely known for developing BRAVEMIND, a VR system for PTSD treatment, and his contributions also extend to VR applications for autism, ADHD, stroke rehabilitation, and traumatic brain injury recovery. He also has a long research history designing, developing, and evaluating Conversational AI-driven Virtual Human agents for clinical training and patient support.

Thank you, Dr. Rizzo, for your continued dedication to advancing immersive technology across clinical assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.

12/04/2025

We’re excited to announce a major expansion of our partnership with Select Rehabilitation—bringing MyndXR™ to 500+ senior care communities and making immersive therapeutics accessible to more than 150,000 residents across nearly 40 states.

Together, we’re advancing AI-powered, data-driven rehabilitation. Select’s clinical teams will integrate MyndXR into physical, occupational, and speech therapy workflows, pairing clinician-friendly spatial computing with real-time mobility, engagement, and cognitive metrics.

This partnership will also establish the largest immersive therapeutics dataset in U.S. healthcare, fueling a learning network that personalizes each session, strengthens therapist decision-making, and unlocks new evidence for payors and health systems.

Early findings show meaningful benefits for older adults—including reduced pain, stress, and anxiety, improved mobility, greater adherence, and higher patient satisfaction.

Read more: https://www.myndimmersive.com/news-1/mynd-immersive-and-select-rehabilitation-expand-partnership-to-500%2B-senior-care-communities%2C-establishing-the-largest-immersive-therapeutics-dataset-in-u.s.-healthcare

Partnership brings MyndXR™ to over 150,000 residents, demonstrating how AI and spatial computing are defining the future of immersive healthcare

11/25/2025

Hit the road on a virtual journey down historic Route 66! 🛣️🚗

Commissioned in November 1926, Route 66 remains one of America’s most iconic highways. Our Mynd Originals series, Route 66: A Road to Remember, invites users to explore beloved roadside attractions like Cloud Gate, Mural City, the Blue Whale of Catoosa, Cadillac Ranch, and more—all in fully immersive 360°.

Because adventure has no age limit.

11/24/2025

11/21/2025

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell University are studying how immersive environments can help older adults with mild cognitive impairment feel less lonely and more socially engaged.

Saleh Kalantari of Cornell’s Design and Augmented Intelligence Lab saw firsthand how his grandfather started to feel isolated when experiencing cognitive decline in his eighties. This was a major inspiration for him to create the Social Engaging Restorative Virtual Environment (SERVE) project, based on researchers’ previous findings that older adults responded positively to social interactions in VR.

SERVE is currently underway, and projected to conclude in 2028.

We at Mynd love seeing this continued momentum in research showing how immersive experiences can support connection and enhance quality of life for older adults living with cognitive challenges!

Read the full article here ➡️ https://human.cornell.edu/news-profiles/vr-can-help-older-adults-feel-less-lonely-and-improve-cognition

An elderly person visits a Tokyo temple, remarking on the scenery to a companion. The next day, they plant a tree and show a guest around their garden. On other days, they craft a ceramic bowl, build a dresser or stroll down a city street. They do this all without leaving home. 

10/31/2025

This Halloween, experience the haunting brilliance of Bach’s “Toccata in D Minor.” 🎼

Join Dallas Symphony’s Bradley Welch in an immersive VR performance of this timeless masterpiece — long associated with Halloween for its dramatic, eerie tone. 🎃

This Mynd Original is part of our Classical Encounters immersive video series, created to bring world-class music to life for older adults.

10/28/2025

He couldn’t visit Paris in person due to a sudden Alzheimer’s decline, so Mynd Immersive brought Paris to him! ᯅ🇫🇷

For Steve's 80th birthday party, his daughter Jillaine worked with Mynd Immersive to give Steve a virtual visit to Paris and Omaha Beach. Another treat was seeing his childhood home in Wisconsin, bringing back fond memories!

"Although our actual trip fell through, this was the next best thing I could make happen. Thank you so much for helping me accomplish this!" - Jillaine Tyson

We're honored that Mynd and HTC VIVE technology was used for such a special occasion. Thank you Jillaine and Steve for sharing your story with us! 💜