Virtual reality is often described as a forward-looking tool for entertainment and gaming. But today we're seeing an unprecedented expansion of its applications - one that can not only enrich, but transform the lives of the older generation. Recent advances show that VR is an effective strategy to combat dementia, a scourge that affects millions of people worldwide.

The collaboration between the Techniker Krankenkasse, Startup Sympatient and UKSH brings us the first digital psychotherapy against anxiety disorders using VR.