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Arlene Astell is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto in the field of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. She is clinically trained as a psychologist and serves as the Director of the Dementia Ageing Technology Engagement (DATE) lab. Astell's research focuses on leveraging retained abilities to mitigate cognitive impairment associated with dementia. Over the past 20 years, she has led and participated in multiple national and international projects related to technology, aging, and dementia in both Canada and the UK. Her work involves co-creating bespoke interventions for individuals living with dementia and their care partners, utilizing digital functionality from commercially available products. Astell adopts familiar items such as smartphones and digital games in her research to challenge the negative perceptions and stigma surrounding dementia. She earned her PhD from the University of Warwick, UK, with a focus on the impact of creative interventions to support people living with dementia.
Department of Sociology