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Virtual reality, cure the isolation of the elderly

Nidia Silva samples a virtual reality experience in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami, Florida.

Nidia Silva, 78, has always wanted to swim with dolphins. A dream (almost) come true thanks to the virtual reality glasses that made him try an association of Miami fighting in this way against the depression and isolation of the elderly.

"It is an unknown world, but very beautiful", describes with enthusiasm the septuagenarian, who says to have the impression of lounging in the waters of Cuba, where she emigrated twenty years ago.

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