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International Psychogeriatric Association- IPA, Milwaukee, WI (2025)

11/12/2025

On World Pneumonia Day (November 12), the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) underscores the critical need for rigorous safety protocols for older adults with dementia in acute hospital settings.

We reference the impactful poster presentation from the IPA 2024 International Congress, "Preventable adverse events and related outcomes among people with dementia in hospital settings: Scoping review," authored by Lucía Catalán and Deborah Oliveira, PhD.https://www.ipa-online.org/UserFiles/file/IPADraftofAbstractBook2024.pdf

Their findings revealed a stark challenge for geriatric mental health care: hospitalized individuals with dementia face a 2.8 to 5.2 times higher risk of suffering a preventable Adverse Event (AE) compared to other patient groups. Notably, infections (such as pneumonia), delirium, and falls are the most frequently reported AEs in non-surgical environments.

The association is clear and concerning: these preventable AEs are linked to severe negative outcomes, including increased mortality, longer hospital stays, and a higher risk of discharge to residential care. The IPA calls on the scientific community to prioritize research to definitively establish this relationship and to translate findings into immediate, actionable improvements in hospital care and safety standards for the dementia population.

11/11/2025

The International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) strongly echoes the vital message delivered by at the WSSD in Doha (Nov 4, 2025): Social protection is not charity; it is justice.
With 165 million older adults worldwide lacking a pension, the call to integrate aging into social protection strategies is paramount. This lack of dignity and security is a significant, modifiable risk factor for late-life mental distress, anxiety, and depression.
We recognize for their unwavering commitment. The IPA is dedicated to the same goal: ensuring the comprehensive well-being—both mental and physical—of the global older adult population.

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11/10/2025

We extend our sincere congratulations to the esteemed Dr. Michael Okun on his critically acclaimed work, The Parkinson’s Plan, achieving the status of a New York Times Bestseller!
Dr. Okun's recent success underscores the urgency of the movement he champions: to address Parkinson’s disease as the world’s fastest-growing neurodegenerative disorder. His advocacy proposes a bold, action-oriented strategy built upon the 0-10-100 goals: preventing exposures to toxins, achieving a tenfold increase in research funding, and ensuring 100% access to levodopa globally.

This groundbreaking vision is precisely the kind of leadership the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) is proud to feature. Opportunity for Insight: If you missed the live event, you can now access Dr. Okun's recent insightful IPA Webinar on our official YouTube channel -online. Engage with his expertise and learn how his principles of advocacy and action intersect with geriatric mental health and neuropsychiatry.

Watch the full webinar and elevate your knowledge: https://youtu.be/kdkGxdqyyMs?si=TvQfF3aoNAnThtma

11/06/2025

We proudly celebrate Dr. Mustafa Atee and the IPA Early Career Network (ECN) on their commentary regarding physical restraint use in older adults being featured in Undark Magazine!

This critical work from our ECN emphasizes that the use of physical restraints is a key ethical and safety issue in contemporary geriatric mental health care, directly impacting the well-being and dignity of older individuals.

As a leading voice in psychogeriatrics, the IPA stresses the urgent need for evidence-based alternatives and a commitment to restraint-free environments across all care settings. The ECN commentary provides essential clinical and ethical guidance for all health professionals, reinforcing that restraint use should only be considered as a last resort when imminent severe harm cannot be mitigated by other means.

Join the conversation and champion restraint-free care—read the full co-authored article and the Undark Magazine feature today. 🔗https://undark.org/2025/07/25/elder-care-restraints/

Read ➡️https://doi.org/10.1017/S1041610223000728

11/05/2025

On International Carers Day (November 5th), the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) recognizes the indispensable contributions of professional and family caregivers worldwide. Their tireless dedication is the cornerstone of support for older adults living with mental illness, cognitive impairment, and disability.

Caring for individuals with dementia presents unique and profound challenges. High-quality care is intrinsically linked to the well-being and support of the care provider. As highlighted by ongoing research, achieving excellence in care requires understanding the experiences and barriers faced by care staff daily.

The IPA calls for systemic support for our caregivers, recognizing that their wellness directly translates to the quality of life for people living with dementia. We urge institutions and health systems to prioritize the following recommendations:

🔵Invest in Staff-Led Training: Implement continuous education focused on person-centered approaches and non-pharmacological interventions to manage behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).

🔵Mitigate Burnout: Ensure adequate staffing levels and provide accessible psychosocial support and mental health resources to prevent compassion fatigue and burnout among care teams.

🔵Empower Communication: Create clinical environments that actively incorporate caregiver perspectives—both professional and familial—into the care plan, fostering a collaborative model of support.

🔵Champion Dignity: Advocate for care settings that promote the autonomy and dignity of both the person living with dementia and their caregiver.

💙Thank you to every caregiver for your unwavering commitment. We see you, and we support your essential work.

11/03/2025

During Diabetes Awareness Month, the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) underscores the critical intersection of physical and mental health in older adults, drawing attention to the costly comorbidity of diabetes and depression.

We revisit a key poster presentation from the IPA 2024 International Congress in Buenos Aires: "Depression, diabetes, and healthcare services use". This study, based on the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Aging (ELSI-Brazil), investigated the healthcare utilization patterns of the population aged 50 years and older.

The findings emphasize a stark reality: individuals with co-occurring depression and diabetes were more likely than any other group to have been admitted to a hospital in the previous year. This highlights a distressing and costly pattern of care utilization.

The clinical implication is clear: Screening for depression must be incorporated into routine diabetes care to reduce related complications and subsequent hospitalizations. Prioritizing mental health is essential for improving physical outcomes and reducing healthcare burdens in this vulnerable population.

11/01/2025

The International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) invites our global community of clinicians and scientists to play a central role in defining the scientific content of the IPA 2026 International Congress in Leiden, The Netherlands (July 1–3, 2026).

The Call for Symposium Proposals is now open!

Symposia are essential for fostering in-depth, cutting-edge discussions and presenting cohesive research on a specific theme in geriatric mental health. This is your opportunity to assemble a panel of experts and lead the conversation on critical advancements in the field.

We strongly urge all interested conveners to meticulously review the submission guidelines, conditions, and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the official Congress portal before preparing your proposal. Detailed preparation ensures a strong submission.

View the guidelines and submit your symposium proposal here: https:➡https://f.mtr.cool/agcuugqaep
Symposia Presentations: October 10, 2025 - November 30, 2025: ➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/pnfvflbleg

10/31/2025

🏆The International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) is delighted to celebrate the exceptional research and clinical dedication recognized at the IPA 2025 International Congress in Kanazawa, Japan.

🏆These prestigious awards highlight the groundbreaking work of individuals who are making profound contributions to the understanding and care of mental health in older adults:

🏆Awards for Distinguished Service: Recognizing career-long dedication and impact on the field of psychogeriatrics.

🏆Research and Travel Awards: Supporting emerging scholars and innovative projects that will shape the future of our specialty.

🏆Best Poster and Oral Presentation Awards: Acknowledging the highest quality of scientific communication and novel findings presented at the Congress.

We encourage our entire global network to view the complete list of award recipients on our website and join us in congratulating these exemplary colleagues.

Your innovations belong on the global stage! We urge all members to be inspired by this dedication and submit their best work for presentation at the IPA 2026 International Congress in Leiden, The Netherlands (July 1–3, 2026).

Learn more about the awards and past winners here: https://f.mtr.cool/xlxumpouyf

10/30/2025

📣Following the high engagement and success of the educational sessions at our recent Congress, the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) is pleased to announce the Call for Workshop Proposals for the IPA 2026 International Congress in Leiden, The Netherlands (July 1–3, 2026).

📣Workshops are a highly valued component of our Congress, offering an essential platform for interactive, in-depth education, skill-building, and collaborative discussion on emerging trends and critical issues in psychogeriatrics.

We invite global experts, researchers, and clinicians to submit proposals for workshops that will provide specialized training and practical knowledge to advance the field.

Key Submission Details:
Event: IPA 2026 International Congress Workshops
Location: Leiden, The Netherlands
Submission Deadline: Please check the IPA website for the precise deadline and full submission guidelines.

Do not miss this opportunity to lead a focused session and shape the educational content of the premier psychogeriatric event in 2026.

View the full Call for Abstracts and Workshop Guidelines here: https://f.mtr.cool/qujmbwozrt

Deadline for Workshops proposals is 30 November 2025.

10/29/2025

On World Stroke Day, the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) underscores the profound neuropsychiatric and functional sequelae that often follow stroke.

⭐We highlight a recent open-access publication in International Psychogeriatrics (August 2025): "Transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with sensorimotor training for treatment of orofacial apraxia after ischemic stroke: A case report."

This essential research explores a promising, integrated therapeutic strategy combining central neuromodulation (rTMS) with peripheral rehabilitation for patients struggling with orofacial apraxia and subsequent dysphagia after an ischemic event. This innovative approach offers crucial insights for restoring essential functions like safe oral intake and communication.

We encourage our global network of clinicians and researchers to review this case report to inform the development of novel neurorehabilitation protocols in post-stroke care.

Access this open-access research today: https://f.mtr.cool/hvwbahmhma

10/28/2025

🔵The International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) is proud to share a critical invitation from the World Health Organization (WHO) to participate in the virtual global launch of new mental health guidance.

We strongly encourage our global network of clinicians, researchers, and policymakers to join the virtual launch of the WHO Guidance on Policy and Strategic Actions to Protect and Promote Mental Health Across Government Sectors.

For the first time, this guidance provides concrete policy directives, embedding mental health across 10 key sectors—including justice, education, housing, and the environment. This represents a monumental shift toward addressing the social and structural drivers that shape mental health, ensuring equity and human rights are central to national policies.

This 90-minute event is essential for understanding how integrated, multi-sectoral approaches can advance effective and sustainable mental health strategies, which are particularly vital for our older adult populations.

📣Event Details:
Topic: Virtual Global Launch of the WHO Guidance on Policy and Strategic Actions
Date: Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Time: 13:00 to 14:30 CET

Register now to join this crucial global discussion: https://f.mtr.cool/gjktlisxys

10/27/2025

📣The International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) is proud to announce the formal launch of the AI Taskforce, a critical initiative that had its first debut at our recent Congress in Japan. This dedicated group is focused on guiding the ethical and effective integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into psychogeriatrics.🤖

As highlighted by Dr. Ipsit Vahia, who leads this effort, the inaugural open meeting confirmed a clear consensus among participants: there is an urgent need for practice guidelines and skills training to enable practitioners to use these innovative tools optimally. This perspective aligns with the view that professionals in the field who will serve as primary users must be involved in the shaping and guiding around how is deployed in clinical care and other settings for

The Taskforce is driven by the expertise of an accomplished international team, including Dr. Andrea Iaboni, Dr. Monica Patrascu, Dr. Kreshnik Hoti, Dr. Temitope Farombi, and Dr. Agustin Ibanez. Their work will concentrate on developing guidance for both clinical use and for applying AI approaches in geropsychiatry research.

This work has already begun, underscoring the IPA’s proactive approach to innovation and its commitment to defining the standards for technology in geriatric mental health.

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