Griffith University Memory Clinic is seeking healthy volunteers aged 60-80 years to participate in any one or more of three new exciting projects examining different aspects of positive ageing.
- Brain Training: Taryn Grace (Taryn.Grace@student.griffith.edu.au; 0422 802 668) is conducting a trial of a new approach to improving reasoning skills; As you age your brain's health is an important contributor to your quality of life and there appears to be a correlation between your level of mental stimulation and your risk of dementia /Alzheimer's in later life. Brain Training activities are designed to stimulate thinking and problem solving skills. Research indicates that engaging in Brain Training activities is associated with general improvements in an individual’s cognition. Further, research shows that brief brain training sessions maybe particularly beneficial for seniors.
We are seeking healthy volunteers aged between 60 and 80 years old to participate in Brain Training Research conducted by Griffith University Memory Clinic. No Travel is required – we will come to you. The study involves being assigned to one of two conditions (Training Group A or Training Group B).
- Problem Solving: Celia Bird (celia.bird@student.griffith.edu.au; 0400 361 007) is conducting a study on mood and problem solving. This is a fun and interesting study examining the differences between younger and older adults on everyday problem solving. Limited research has been conducted in this area. However, the results of this research show older adults to be more effective than younger adults at solving everyday problems. This current research study aims to confirm this finding and examine how mood fits into this relationship. The results of this research will help further our understanding of successful aging in everyday life.
Each of these studies will provide us with valuable information in areas which are important in the everyday lives of seniors but have not been researched in any depth or detail in Australia to date. If you are interested in any of these innovative studies on aspects of successful ageing, being conducted under the supervision of Dr Lydia Hohaus, Director of Griffith University Memory Clinic, please contact the Memory Clinic on 3735 3408, or email or phone the person conducting the specific study you are interested in for further information.
Participants in each project will be entered in a raffle for a prize to the value of $50. Your participation in these projects will be greatly appreciated and will contribute to a better understanding of these significant areas.
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Do you have Type 2 diabetes?
Do you want the chance to be among the first to try a new user-friendly technology?
TLCDiabetes is a clinical trial conducted by researchers from Monash University, the University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology and Griffith University and aims to support people to better manage their diabetes from the comfort of their own home, using a new interactive phone system. It does not involve any cost to participants.
If you are aged between 18 and 70 years, have Type 2 diabetes, and would like more information about this study, please contact the research team on - (07) 3636 5506 or email: TLCdiabetes@coh.uq.edu.au
This project is funded by the National Health and Medical research Council (NHMRC) and Hospitals Contribution Fund Health and Medical Reasearch Foundation, and has been approved by Monash University's and by Princess Alexandra Hospital's Ethics Committees.
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