We believe that VR experiences can enable those providing care to embody the perspectives and conditions of other people, gaining an understanding they can’t get from traditional training tools. These insights empower our users to provide more effective care.
After her mother was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s, Carrie Shaw struggled to explain to caregivers the exact nature of her mother’s visual impairment. Carrie modified a pair of glasses to simulate the impairment for the caregivers. Immediately, they understood what her mom was experiencing.
Carrie understood the broader application that tools like this could have in helping bridge the gap between experience and understanding that exists between caretakers and those they serve. Carrie saw virtual reality as another powerful tool that could cultivate understanding and empathy within those who care for people facing all types of conditions. Embodied Labs was founded to build that tool, and to redefine what it means to care for others.
Our Leadership Team and Advisors
Our team brings together a diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. We are educators, scientists, and technologists who are passionate about empowering caregivers and improving the quality of care provided to older adults.
Meet Our Team
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Free Caregiver Training with Embodied Labs!
We are proud to partner with Embodied Labs to offer free access to innovative caregiver training through the State of California’s CalGROWS program. Care professionals, family, and friends can all utilize these trainings to better serve those they care for.
With interactive, research-backed training that takes only 10-15 minutes, gain powerful insights into the daily experiences of those with health conditions and common life realities such as: Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, social isolation, vision and hearing impairments, end-of-life conversations, and inclusive care.
Try out a 10 Minute Training Module:
Click here to access a free Embodied Labs training
Embodied Labs is proud to provide these trainings free of charge to California residents as part of the State of Californa’s CalGrows Innovation Fund
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
Embodied Labs CalGROWS team at: [email protected].