MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) Residents at the Tennessee State Veterans' Home in Murfreesboro are traveling the world without leaving the building. <\/p>\n
Using MyndVR headsets, veterans can skydive, drive a race car, play with puppies or stand on stage at a Broadway show.<\/p>\n
\"It has a big impact on the residents and the quality of life they have,\" said Ed Harries, the executive director.<\/p>\n
There are hundreds of videos that come with MyndVR. They are all designed with seniors in mind.<\/p>\n
Ninety-three year old World War II veteran Jordan Baker hauled cars for 40 years after serving in the army. He likes the Nascar videos. <\/p>\n
\"I got to go to a lot of racing when I was in Michigan,\" said Baker.<\/p>\n
Luana Brandon, 94, served in the air force. She had pets all her life. The videos of dogs and cats are her favorite.<\/p>\n
\"Oh I loved the animals! The little puppies were so cute,\" said Brandon.<\/p>\n
Studies show that virtual reality is therapeutic for vertans with anxiety or PTSD.<\/p>\n
\"After we phase in the virtual reality, we'll create therapeutic regimens to look at those residents who have PTSD,\" Harries said.<\/p>\n
There are four state veterans' homes: Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Knoxville and Humboldt. Harries said there are plans to buy more headsets to outfit the other locations.<\/p>\n
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