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Carer helps old man use smartphone
Podcast, 33 mins

Using Technology to Support People with Dementia

Part of Communicable Research Podcast
24 Jul 2025 09:00

Our latest guest on the Communicable Research podcast is Dr Phil Joddrell.

Phil came to the University of Sheffield in 2013 after leaving the adult care sector and taking up a role in research joining the Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Group within SCHARR.

He worked as a Research Assistant on two projects in the field of dementia care and technology. In 2017, he completed his PhD which investigated the use and accessibility of touchscreen apps with people with dementia.

Phil recently reduced his hours at the university to take a role in the Research and Publications team at the national charity Dementia UK.

His research interests are in applied health research in the field of dementia, with a particular interest in using technology to facilitate wellbeing and improve quality of life.

Credits

  • Producer and Host - Andy Tattersall (Information Specialist at the University of Sheffield)
  • Guest - Dr Phil Joddrell (Research Associate at the University of Sheffield)
Correct as of content publication - 24/07/2025

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