Call it virtual reality with a twist — because this is no game.

In a variation of walking a mile in another’s shoes, Genworth Financial Inc. has developed a suit simulating the physical effects associated with aging. The suit allows wearers to get at least an idea of what it’s like to get older and be subject to the limitations of hearing, vision and mobility that often crop up as the years pass.

The Genworth R70, billed as the first of its kind, is an age-simulation suit that Genworth says will “help raise awareness about the need for long-term care planning and educate the public on the physical effects associated with aging.”

The suit, according to the company, “provides consumers with a powerful experience, allowing them to understand and empathize with what it feels like to grow old.”