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I think we got ours around 1969. My dad wanted to watch the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl so we had to get one. I find it ironic now that after all the giant flat screen TVs, unless I am watching a program with someone else, I stream most of my television viewing on my laptop computer.

Here is a much more in-depth description of benefits of virtual reality and seniors.

This is an article that explains the benefits of virtual reality so much better than I can. I have enjoyed mine so much and have met many new friends! Last time I suggested this, someone thought I was AI or that I was trying to sell something. So, I will try again. I am sure there are many on...

I was six. My mother told me to REMEMBER THIS. Although I remember very little from then, I have a clear memory of that night in front of the TV. It was very late and it was something special because we didn't have to go to bed. I still marvel at the fact that it happened.

That is hilarious! I am being accused of being a ROBOT? Are you serious? I just thought some seniors would enjoy the new technology and company of other seniors who have discovered this new tool for social connection. I've tried to participate in this group. I give up. I'll crawl back into the...

I have had a lot of fun with it and recently found this group for seniors. Thrive Pavilion

Welcome from Texas!

You can google it and see the options to purchase and see discussions about it. It is a virtual reality headset. It is sort of a 3d experience but actually so much more. They just keep getting better. You can see educational things, take VR roller coaster rides, ....too many things to tell.

Have any of you joined the Occulus Quest VR set yet? I am really enjoying it. There are so many neat things to do on it! There are places to meet people (in avatar form), a way to wander the world and see places you may never get to see, and too many other things to describe. Just this week I...

56 degrees and sunny!

I prefer the country but close to a major city. It is wonderful to be able to enjoy the quiet and beauty of the country but to have a major medical center and good restaurants close by. The only downside is the lights of the city ruin the stargazing which, now that I am older, I am asleep by the...

Prescription cat food.:(

Sunny and 81Degrees in Houston, Texas.