Technology and Family Thriving Study

The purpose of this project is to test the impact of different forms of technology (virtual reality vs. video chat) on quality of life and family relationships in older adults who reside in senior living communities and an adult child who lives at a distance. The study will also investigate whether responses to the technology and quality of life outcomes depend on older adults' level of cognitive impairment.

Inclusion Criteria for older adults: * Must reside in one of the senior living communities participating in the study * at least 50 years old * Fluent in English or Spanish * Have MCI or mild to moderate AD/ADRD * Mini-mental state examination (MMSE-2) score between 13 and 27 * Have an adult child who lives at least 45 minutes driving distance from the community and is willing to participate with them * Do not have an overly negative, aggressive, or abusive relationship with this adult child Inclusion Criteria for adult children: * At least 18 years old * Fluent in English or Spanish, * Live at least 45 minutes driving distance from the residential community * Do not have an overly negative, aggressive, or abusive relationship with their parent Exclusion Criteria: * Severe AD/ADRD (MMSE-2 score \< 13) * History of seizure, severe vertigo, hallucinations, or aggression * Severe visual impairment (screening will be conducted to determine if vision is sufficient to participate)