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Edeltraut KrögerProfesseur associée, Faculté de pharmacie, Université Laval Verified email at ssss.gouv.qc.ca Cited by 2493 |
The benefits associated with volunteering among seniors: a critical review and recommendations for future research.
There is an urgent need to identify lifestyle activities that reduce functional decline and
dementia associated with population aging. The goals of this article are to review critically the …
dementia associated with population aging. The goals of this article are to review critically the …
[HTML][HTML] Omega-3 fatty acids and risk of dementia: the Canadian Study of Health and Aging
E Kröger, R Verreault, PH Carmichael, J Lindsay… - The American journal of …, 2009 - Elsevier
Background: Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) may protect against dementia,
although epidemiologic studies have yielded inconclusive results. Fish is the main dietary …
although epidemiologic studies have yielded inconclusive results. Fish is the main dietary …
Is complexity of work associated with risk of dementia? The Canadian Study of Health and Aging
The authors evaluated the association of complexity of work with data, people, and things
with the incidence of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and vascular dementia in the Canadian …
with the incidence of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and vascular dementia in the Canadian …
Association between nutrition and the evolution of multimorbidity: the importance of fruits and vegetables and whole grain products
Background & aims Multimorbidity is a common health status. The impact of nutrition on the
development of multimorbidity remains to be determined. The aim of this study is to …
development of multimorbidity remains to be determined. The aim of this study is to …
[HTML][HTML] Selecting process quality indicators for the integrated care of vulnerable older adults affected by cognitive impairment or dementia
E Kröger, A Tourigny, D Morin, L Côté… - BMC health services …, 2007 - Springer
Background This study aimed at evaluating face and content validity, feasibility and reliability
of process quality indicators developed previously in the United States or other countries. …
of process quality indicators developed previously in the United States or other countries. …
[HTML][HTML] Polypharmacy definitions for multimorbid older adults need stronger foundations to guide research, clinical practice and public health
There are numerous definitions of polypharmacy to describe the use of many medications
among older adults, but there is a need to clarify if they are purposive and meaningful. By …
among older adults, but there is a need to clarify if they are purposive and meaningful. By …
Is benzodiazepine use associated with the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment–not dementia in older persons? The Canadian study of health and aging
Background: The use of benzodiazepines in relation to cognitive decline remains an area of
controversy in aging populations. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the risk of cognitive …
controversy in aging populations. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the risk of cognitive …
Effects of electric and magnetic fields from high-power lines on female urinary excretion of 6-sulfatoxymelatonin
In 1998, the authors studied the effect of residential exposure to electric and magnetic fields
from high-power lines on female urinary excretion of 6-sulfatoxymelatonin (6-OHMS) in the …
from high-power lines on female urinary excretion of 6-sulfatoxymelatonin (6-OHMS) in the …
Medication use among nursing home residents with severe dementia: identifying categories of appropriateness and elements of a successful intervention
E Kröger, M Wilchesky, M Marcotte, P Voyer… - Journal of the American …, 2015 - Elsevier
Background Seniors with severe dementia residing in nursing homes (NHs) frequently
receive large numbers of medications. With disease progression, the medications' harm-benefit …
receive large numbers of medications. With disease progression, the medications' harm-benefit …
[HTML][HTML] Exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls and organochlorine pesticides and risk of dementia, Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline in an older population …
Background Little attention has been paid to neurotoxicants on the risk of dementia. Exposure
to known neurotoxicants such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and organochlorine (…
to known neurotoxicants such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and organochlorine (…