SANTA BARBARA SENIORS:

Widen your world with VisitingVR

Experience the wonder of virtual travel, set up for you by a personal guide.

“VisitingVR brings the world to me. And with it, a feeling of possibility… ”

- Marty, 82

Open up a world of possibilities 

Imagine sightseeing through Paris or swimming in tropical waters, right from the comfort of your favorite chair.

Our adventures in virtual travel take you out of the every day to experience moments that spark joy and connection.

With your own personal guide

You’ll never journey alone. Every visit is led by an in-person guide who’ll be there to share the experience right alongside you.

These are qualified, warm-hearted caregivers you’ll look forward to have visit.

Enjoy VR effortlessly

You don’t need any technical knowledge or even to leave your own home. We’ll bring everything to you, set it up and accompany you throughout the experience. 

You just sit back, relax, and enjoy the views.

Your one hour VR session:

1. Set Up

~ 10 Minutes

Set up in-person with your qualified aide

2. Experience

~ 40 Minutes

Immerse yourself in approximately 40 minutes of captivating virtual travel and exploration

~ 10 Minutes

3. Wrap-Up

Conclude with a reflective wrap-up

Hear from our Armchair Adventurers

“Wow! What a trip! My friends will never believe what I did today."

Helen, 68

“Fun and easy, two things I don’t say often enough at my age.”

Lorraine, 73

"With my bad knees, that was closer than I thought I’d ever get."

Tom, 81

A note from the founder:

Changes in our health and mobility can limit travel or even getting outdoors. By making leading-edge technology accessible for older adults, VisitingVR is rethinking what’s possible. We open windows to the world and watch as those connections awaken joy in people.

I’d love you to try it.. 

FAQS

Answers at your Fingertips

  • Our most popular experiences are immersive videos of real world locations captured in 360 to give people a sense of being there.

    You can currently choose from the following: virtual travel such as sightseeing, city tours, and world heritage sites; nature escapes including natural landscapes, night skies, and lush forests; adventure including skydiving or underwater exploration; mindfulness and meditation in relaxing environments.

    New experiences arrive every month. Read more about our services.

  • Yes. We use headsets specially designed to minimize strain or discomfort which you can wear sitting or lying down. The experiences will start slowly to control motion sickness and sensory sensitivity.

  • We’ll arrive with a customized travel itinerary loaded onto a virtual reality headset, familiarizing you with the equipment and trips before we begin. Each video is shot in 360 degrees giving you a sense of being immersed. Just sit back and enjoy the views.

  • Yes, we can customize any session for preferences and tailor for differences. The experience can be paused at anytime and adjusted for comfort.

  • Our guides are experienced caregivers and senior companions who are registered home health aids with full background checks. Each guide is fully trained on the tech to give you the smoothest experience.

  • Go ahead, it’s fun to do together. There’s an extra charge of $50 for a second headset or the videos can be mirrored onto other devices so others in the room can follow the action along with you.

Resources

  • Loneliness In Older People pose health risks

  • Navigating Social Isolation as an Older Adult

  • Study Finds Seniors Enjoy Virtual Reality

  • Study: Virtual reality and well-being in older adults

  • Virtual Reality Is Improving Seniors' Lives and Relationships, Research Shows