The aging of contemporary China's population is intensifying, and the demand for innovative community mental health services is increasing. Immersive art, including virtual reality, interactive projection and multimedia devices, provides a promising way for artistic interventions aimed at improving the mental health and well-being of the elderly. This article discusses the potential of integrating immersive art intervention into the specific social and cultural background of the elderly community in China, and puts forward a strategic framework. This study adopts non-empirical qualitative research methods, integrates existing literature and theoretical perspectives, and analyzes the practical challenges and therapeutic potential of digital art media in the community environment. The study identified some key implementation obstacles, including the elderly's fear of digital technology, the multifunctional overlap restrictions of community physical space, and cultural aesthetic mismatch. Therefore, this article builds a theoretical framework, emphasizing that immersive technology should be in line with the cultural preferences and psychological needs of the elderly in China. The study concluded that structured immersive art interventions provide transformative potential for elderly care services and can create a meaningful and fulfilling environment conducive to healthy aging. This study provides a theoretical basis for practitioners to develop inclusive and culturally resonant digital art interventions in elderly communities.
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