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Thank you for your interest in participating -- it is only with the help of people like you that this research can take place. This web page will provide you with some helpful information for your visit. If you have been in contact with members of our research team, some of this information may already have been sent to you via mail or e-mail. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us (L.Jefferies@griffith.edu.au).
What is this research about?
Where did I leave my car keys? What is his name again? All of us lose our keys and forget names, but those slips of memory seem to become more common as we age. In addition to being a daily annoyance, changes in memory can also affect problem solving and reasoning skills, language abilities, decision making, and even activities like driving. There has been a great deal of research on memory over the last 50 years – despite this, much remains to be learned. At Griffith University and the Menzies Health Institute Queensland, we are trying to develop simple training techniques that can help people to improve their working memory and to prevent age-related memory changes.
What will I be asked to do?
First, you will be asked to complete a short questionnaire asking some general demographics questions and some specific questions about your vision.
Second, your vision will be quickly tested by asking you to read some letters off a visual acuity chart (similar to the quick vision test you receive when applying for a driver’s license).
Third, you will be asked to complete three short and easy computer tasks in which you will see a briefly-presented display of objects (such as circles or the outlines of boxes). You will be asked to remember what you saw for a few seconds and then to indicate whether a specific item is one that you saw before or not. The speed and accuracy of your responses will be measured. Each computer task will take no more than about 8 minutes to complete.
As a thank-you for your participation, you will receive a $40 gift card to the Coles-Myer group and will also be entered into a draw to win a $350 pre-paid visa card.
How long will the research take?
Your participation in the research will take 1 hour.
Who will meet me at Griffith University?
During your visit, you will meet with one of the VCA lab researchers, either Dr. Lisa Jefferies or Michael Fernandez. We will let you know in advance who you will be meeting.
Where do I go at Griffith University?
The research will take place at the Health Center (building G40) of the Griffith University Gold Coast campus. Please let the researchers know in advance (by phone or email) how you will be coming to campus, and we will meet you at your arrival point.
Getting to the Griffith University Gold Coast campus:
Public Transport
For current tram, bus and train timetable information call 13 12 30 or visit:
Use the Translink journey planner to find what public transport can take you from your starting point to the Griffith Health Clinics.
By G:Link Light Rail Tram
Closest light rail station: Gold Coast University Hospital
After exiting the station, you can find directions to the research space by clicking the link here.
By Bus
Closest stop: Gold Coast University Hospital
After exiting the bus you can find directions to the research space by clicking the link here.
FREE SENIORS BUS TRAVEL INITIATIVE:
The City of Gold Coast is continuing the Free Seniors Bus Travel Initiative. Eligible Gold Coast seniors are able to travel for free on Gold Coast Surfside buses between 8.30am and 3.30pm Monday to Friday (public holidays included).
For more information and to apply for a sticker pass:
By Car
We are most likely able to arrange free parking for you in the health clinic parking lot, contingent on availability. Please let us know when scheduling your visit that you would like parking so that we can book this for you.
By Taxi
Tell the driver to take you to:
Drop off zone outside the Griffith Health Centre
Health Drive
Off University Drive
Off Parklands Drive
Southport
The ethical conduct of this research:
Griffith University conducts research in accordance with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research. If you have any concerns or complaints about the ethical conduct of the research project, you should contact the Manager, Research Ethics on 3735 4375 or research-ethics@griffith.edu.au. This project has been approved by the Griffith University Human Ethics Committee (GU ethics reference number 2016/029).
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