--- title: The New York Times Highlights Embodied Labs Success in Leveraging Immersive Training for the Aging Services Workforce description: The New York Times Highlights Embodied Labs Success in Leveraging Immersive Training for the Aging Services Workforce image: https://www.embodiedlabs.com/hubfs/images/news-blog/New-York-Times-Logo.png --- ![EL_Logo](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EL%20Logo%20Assets/EL_Logo.png?width=684&name=EL_Logo.png) [![EL_Logo](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EL%20Logo%20Assets/EL_Logo.png?width=684&name=EL_Logo.png)](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/) - [Log in](https://app.embodiedlabs.com/) - [Help Center](https://resource.embodiedlabs.com/) - [Book a Demo](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/schedule-a-demo) - [Home](https://www.embodiedlabs.com) - [Solutions](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/solutions) - [Overview](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/solutions) - [Immersive Experiences Platform](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/solutions/immersive-experiences-platform) - [Learning Journeys](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/solutions/learning-journeys) - [Co-Creation of Experiences](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/solutions/co-creation) - [Immersive Library](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/immersive-experiences-library-overview) - [Overview](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/immersive-experiences-library-overview) - [Alzheimer's Disease](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/immersive-experience-library/alzheimers-disease) - [Customer Service](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/immersive-experience-library/customer-service) - [Dementia & Parkinson's Disease](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/immersive-experience-library/dementia-parkinson) - [Elder Safety & Well-Being](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/immersive-experience-library/elder-safety-well-being) - [End of Life Conversations](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/immersive-experience-library/end-of-life-conversations) - [Home Health Assessments](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/immersive-experience-library/home-health-assessments) - [Social Isolation](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/immersive-experience-library/social-isolation) - [Trans Health & LGBT Aging](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/immersive-experience-library/trans-health-lgbt-aging) - [Vision & Hearing Loss](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/immersive-experience-library/vision-hearing-loss) - [Industries](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/industries) - [Overview](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/industries) - [Senior Services](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/industries/senior-services) - [Academic Programs](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/industries/academic-programs) - [Local Government](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/industries/local-government) - [Corporate Partners](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/industries/corporate-partners) - [Homebased Care](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/industries/family-caregiving-homebased-care) - [Resources](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/immersive-experiences-resources-overview) - [Overview](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/immersive-experiences-resources-overview) - [Webinars](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/immersive-experiences-resources-overview#webinars) - [Medical Paper](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/immersive-experiences-resources-overview#white-papers) - [Research & Publications](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/peer-reviewed-journals-publications) - [Free Downloads](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/immersive-experiences-resources-overview#free-downloads) - [News](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/news) - [About](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/about) - [About Us](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/about) - [Team](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/team) - [Careers](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/careers) - [Contact Us](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/contact) [Embodied Labs News](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/news) #### Filter by: - [All topics](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/news) - [Press Clipping](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/news/tag/press-clipping) - [Video](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/news/tag/video) - [Blog](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/news/tag/blog) - [Press Release](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/news/tag/press-release) - [News](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/news/tag/news) #### Subscribe to our news # The New York Times Highlights Embodied Labs Success in Leveraging Immersive Training for the Aging Services Workforce Aug 19, 2020 in [News](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/news/tag/news) [Press Clipping](https://www.embodiedlabs.com/news/tag/press-clipping) Carrie Shaw’s struggle with her mother’s dementia led her to create a company that allows users to experience the struggles of growing older.   Through a virtual reality headset from Embodied Labs, a user can experience what it’s like to be “Alfred,” 74, as he takes a test. 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