International Psychogeriatric Association- IPA

International Psychogeriatric Association- IPA Professional association working to improve mental health care for older adults.

08/26/2026

Substance abuse and medication misuse in older adults are critical health topics that affect both healthcare providers and family caregivers 🏡🧠

To support better care and awareness, we are highlighting a dedicated collection of practical resources—developed by the Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health (CCSMH)—covering alcohol, prescription medications (such as benzodiazepines and opioids), and cannabis use in older adults.

These downloadable guides, webinars, and toolkits provide actionable advice for clinicians, older individuals, and their loved ones.

👉 Access these valuable resources here: https://f.mtr.cool/l89rtei42u

08/25/2026

Are you interested in leading an interactive educational session at the IPA 2027 World Congress in Padua? 🧠🇮🇹We are officially accepting proposals for Pre-Congress Workshops! These 3-hour sessions will take place on May 28, 2027, offering a unique setting for hands-on learning, collaborative exchange, and practical skill development.

Key Submission Requirements:
▫️ Half-day duration (3 hours) with 3–4 presentations.
▫️ Summary, draft agenda, and 3–4 clear learning objectives.
▫️ List of proposed presenters and estimated speaker support requirements.

Share your expertise and help shape the educational program for . 👉 Submit your proposal: https://f.mtr.cool/fvl7pys7ym

08/24/2026

¡Último día para aprovechar la tarifa preferencial del Curso Internacional en Español! 🧠✨

Asegure su participación antes del cierre del descuento del 20%. Acompáñenos en una jornada de actualización clínica donde revisaremos diagnósticos, intervenciones no farmacológicas y manejo integral en salud mental geriátrica junto a un renombrado panel de expertos.

Le invitamos a consultar la agenda y completar su registro con anticipación.

👉 Complete su inscripción aquí: https://f.mtr.cool/oaoomopevo

08/20/2026

We are pleased to share the latest edition of the IPA Bulletin! 🧠📖

In this issue, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Fei Sun brings together diverse contributions from around the globe, addressing key challenges and advances in late-life mental health—from dysarthria rehabilitation and metabolic therapeutics in dementia, to late-onset PNES, young-onset dementia in Thailand, and mindfulness interventions in Spain.

Accessing full issues of the quarterly IPA Bulletin is an exclusive privilege of IPA membership. Explore how research and practice unite across cultures to improve care for older adults worldwide.

Read the Editor's Note and learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/hykkoisyrd

08/18/2026

Abstract submissions for the IPA 2027 Congress in Padua are now officially OPEN! 🇮🇹🧠

We invite researchers and clinicians worldwide to submit their scientific work across all presentation formats, including Symposia, Workshops, Oral Presentations, and Posters.

International collaboration is strongly encouraged as we build a world-class scientific program for late-life mental health.

Link to access the abstract submission portal! 🔗https://f.mtr.cool/ntjkccwvjd

How can psychiatry and psychogeriatrics shape the future economy? 🧠💡Through strategic collaboration with the Global Brai...
08/14/2026

How can psychiatry and psychogeriatrics shape the future economy? 🧠💡

Through strategic collaboration with the Global Brain Economy Initiative (GBEI), IPA leaders and partners—including Helen Lavretsky, Olu Ajilore, Dilip Jeste, Cheryl Healy, and Harris Eyre—are defining the essential role of mental health in building "Brain Capital."

A new publication in Psychiatric Times details how clinicians can lead this movement by demonstrating the economic impact of mental health, advocating for brain health, and connecting clinical care with brain skills for the future.

Read the full piece and join the movement: https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/can-psychiatry-lead-in-building-brain-capital-why-mental-health-matters-for-policy-economy-and-society

As technology evolves, protecting older adults from digital risks and supporting their mental health becomes increasingl...
08/12/2026

As technology evolves, protecting older adults from digital risks and supporting their mental health becomes increasingly vital. 🌍💡

Dr. Ipsit Vahia (McLean Hospital / Harvard Medical School) shares an important update on the recently introduced Senior Chatbot Protection Act and AI in Aging Act. These bipartisan efforts seek to better understand how AI affects older individuals and establish safety guidelines around AI chatbots, with dedicated provisions for late-life mental health.

Because older adults utilize digital tools in distinct ways, targeted legislation is a major step forward in protecting their rights and well-being.

Read the announcement and help spread the word: https://www.kelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/kelly-introduces-bipartisan-senior-chatbot-protection-act/

08/11/2026

Advancing non-pharmacological interventions for global healthy aging. 🧠💬

At the 2026 IPA Congress in Leiden, Ching Yi Kuo presented research co-authored with Boyd Davis, Maria I. Lapid, and Shu-Chuan Chen on the positive effects of sandtray therapy on mental health, life review, and cognitive function in older adults in Taiwan.

The IPA Congress serves as a global gathering space for cross-cultural research and person-centered care. 🔗 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1041610226000505

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