How virtual reality is helping seniors "travel the world," experience new things

CBS News17 October 2026, 22:24 UTCUnited States of America

Virtual reality is finding a new audience among older adults, and the experience is about more than entertainment. CBS's Gwen Baumgardner shows us senior citizens traveling the world as they work to find connections and improve their health.

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