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12/19/2025

🎄 Warm Wishes and Special Care this Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) extends our warmest wishes to our global community of researchers, clinicians, and partners.

This time of year underscores the critical importance of family and social connection, particularly for older adults. We urge everyone to prioritize checking in with older family members, neighbors, and patients to ensure their well-being and mitigate risks associated with social isolation.

May your holiday season be filled with peace, warmth, and meaningful connections. We look forward to a successful and productive new year dedicated to advancing the mental health and dignity of older persons worldwide.

Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year from the IPA!

12/18/2025

As we approach the close of the year, the IPA warmly invites you to make a crucial commitment for your professional development: Save the Date for the IPA 2026 International Congress in the beautiful and historic city of Leiden, The Netherlands.

📅Dates: July 1 – 3, 2026

Join the global community of psychogeriatrics for an unparalleled event featuring cutting-edge research, collaborative workshops, and invaluable networking. Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to the future of our field.

We look forward to welcoming you to Leiden in July!

Official Congress Website: https://ipa2025congress.my.canva.site/bsu-academic-summit

12/17/2025

As the year concludes and the holiday season commences, the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) reminds our members that this time of year can amplify feelings of isolation for many older adults.

Our Mission Continues:

The IPA is steadfast in its mission to support our community with world-class, evidence-based educational resources. We recognize the importance de topics like "Addressing Loneliness in Later Life," which provides crucial clinical frameworks for managing the psychosocial challenges faced by older patients during the festive period.

While our current multimedia educational offerings are being updated, we affirm our commitment to fomenting the production of new, high-value content throughout 2026.

We look forward to announcing new webinars, journal clubs, and resources in the coming year, ensuring our members continue to receive the latest insights and strategies in psychogeriatrics.

Stay tuned for our 2026 educational calendar and announcements!

12/16/2025

💡As the holiday period can heighten feelings of isolation, the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) encourages practitioners to revisit a key article from the IPA Bulletin: "Meditation as an approach to reduce loneliness in older people."

🔵This essential research by Fain Thianthong, Khin Moe Myint, Justin DeMaranville, Tinakon Wongpakaran, and Nahathai Wongpakaran establishes that loneliness is a critical risk factor for negative physical and mental health outcomes, including depression, in older adults.

🔵The paper demonstrates that meditation has shown significant promise in reducing loneliness. The practice works by enhancing self-awareness and improving emotional regulation , which allows older individuals to manage the distress and isolation associated with loneliness more effectively.

Consult this evidence-based resource to inform your clinical recommendations and support older adults in fostering greater resilience and inner peace during the end of the year.

🔗Article Link:https://www.ipa-online.org/UserFiles/Researchandpractice4Loneliness_interventionCleancopy.pdf

12/12/2025

On International Day of Universal Health Coverage (December 12), the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) underscores that true UHC in aging societies must include robust, equitable, and sustainable long-term care systems.

We invite our members to revisit the seminal analysis published in the March IPA Members Bulletin, "The Evolution of Japan's Long-term care system for Older Adults," by Jinyu Yang. This article provides a critical roadmap, detailing Japan's transition from a limited, relief-based welfare model to a comprehensive, socialized care system.

The key to Japan’s evolution was the implementation of the Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) system in 2000. This initiative successfully promoted self-reliant support care and prioritized preventive care policies to maintain the functional independence of older adults.

This shift demonstrates a successful national strategy for enhancing care continuity, reducing the burden on society, and strengthening the long-term sustainability of the social security system in an era of super-aging.

Access the full article in the IPA Library to apply these global insights to your policy research and clinical advocacy.

Article Link: �https://www.ipa-online.org/UserFiles/Aroundtheworld_2.pdf

12/11/2025

The International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) is honored to introduce the dedicated professionals forming the core leadership of the IPA 2026 International Congress in Leiden, The Netherlands.

We extend our profound gratitude to all Committee Members for their commitment to excellence and for dedicating their time and expertise to this endeavor. Your vision is paramount to ensuring the IPA 2026 Congress provides a world-class platform for scientific exchange and collaboration.

We wish all committee members a highly successful and productive tenure. We are confident that their collective expertise will deliver an unforgettable and scientifically enriching experience for every participant. We look forward to a successful and grand event in Leiden!

12/10/2025

On UN Human Rights Day (December 10), the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) reaffirms its core commitment to advancing the rights and dignity of older persons globally.

This critical mission was central to the discourse at the IPA 2024 International Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where Human Rights and the Mental Health of Older Persons formed a major focus of debate. Recognizing that ageism and discrimination pose unique threats, the IPA continues to champion the seamless integration of human rights principles into clinical practice. Safeguarding the autonomy and dignity of older adults is foundational to equitable psychogeriatric healthcare worldwide.�https://www.ipa-online.org/UserFiles/file/IPADraftofAbstractBook2024.pdf

12/09/2025

With the social calendar turning to festive gatherings, the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) spotlights the crucial role of diet in maintaining cognitive and physical health in later life. We highlight the essential article, "Man is what he eats": Nutritional Requirements for Healthy Aging, by Laura Valzolgher MD and Michael Kob MD.

This research underscores that adequate nutrition is pivotal in preventing frailty and sarcopenia 3, arguing that our diet affects not only the body but also the mind and overall well-being4. The authors stress a critical shift in requirements for older adults s (≥65 years) : while energy needs decrease, requirements for essential nutrients increase.

Key takeaways for practitioners and researchers:
* Recommended protein intake is ≥1.0–1.2 g/kg/day (up to 1.5 g/kg/day in frailty) for healthy older adults.

* Vigilant monitoring and supplementation are often required for critical nutrients like Vitamin D, Calcium, and B1.

* The Mediterranean dietary pattern remains the best evidence-based model for healthy aging.

Read the full article to integrate these evidence-based requirements into your clinical practice and research.

Article Link➡�https://assets.associationaccess.com/emails/ipa/ResearchandPractice4.docx.pdf

12/08/2025

A crucial window remains open for the submission of Symposia and Pre-Congress Workshop abstracts for the IPA 2026 Leiden Congress.

We strongly urge all researchers and clinicians to take advantage of these final two weeks to complete and submit your work. This is your premier opportunity to present your essential findings on the global stage of psychogeriatrics.

The submission portal closes on December 17, 2025. Don't delay—secure your place today!

Submit your abstract here: ➡️https://event.fourwaves.com/ic26/pages

12/04/2025

The International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) is delighted to announce that its 2026 International Congress will be held in the distinguished city of Leiden, The Netherlands.

As highlighted by the New York Times, Leiden is a uniquely inspiring host, offering "All the Canals and Charm of Amsterdam. None of the Crowds."

🇳🇱 Home to a prestigious university and often called the "Oxford of the Netherlands," Leiden provides the perfect, focused setting for rigorous academic exchange. The city’s rich tapestry of museums, historic gardens, and intellectual atmosphere offers an unparalleled environment to "stretch your mind" and foster global scientific collaboration.

Join us in this European jewel to present your research, connect with leading experts, and shape the future of psychogeriatrics in an environment defined by history, culture, and innovation.

🔗https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/travel/leiden-netherlands-university.html?unlocked_article_code=1.0k8.I6M-.TCgcWCBlrKgM

12/03/2025

The International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) is pleased to spotlight a significant article from our recent September Bulletin: "New Perspectives on BPSD Management: Evolutionary Silence, Use-Dependent Activation, and Applications in Japan".

Authored by Yang Jinyu , this research introduces a critical new theoretical framework rooted in the science of aging: the concepts of Evolutionary Silence (the organism’s low-energy state) and Use-Dependent Activation (UDA). This framework provides a rigorous foundation for moving beyond traditional disease-drug models.

The paper highlights high-impact, non-medical strategies—including structured hydration management, elimination support, physical activity, and social engagement —that actively counter the biological "low-power state."

A follow-up analysis of this UDA-informed, independence-supportive care model in Japan demonstrated remarkable clinical success: BPSD had essentially disappeared in 81% of residents.

We encourage all members to review the full article in the IPA Bulletin for a deeper understanding of this innovative, evidence-based model poised to redefine dementia care.

�https://assets.associationaccess.com/emails/ipa/Aroundtheworld_Japan_1.docx.pdf

12/02/2025

The International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) invites researchers and clinicians to the upcoming International Geriatric Mental Health (I-GeMH) Videoconference Rounds focused on a critical psychosocial challenge: "Caregiver Burden Intervention Models."

This session will feature expert speaker Lori Nisson, MSW, LCSW (Family & Community Services Director, Banner Alzheimer's Institute), who will translate evidence-based strategies into practical clinical applications.

Key Learning Objectives:

🔵Discuss the importance of non-medical strategies to optimize person and caregiver outcomes.

🔵Apply critical care strategies to educate, support, and improve the quality of life for people living with dementia and their family caregivers.

🔵Employ evidence-based methods to mitigate family caregiver stress and burden.

⚠️Event Details:

Date: Friday, December 12, 2025 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM Eastern Time

Registration is mandatory for participation:🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2c-1_DniTcKbHHHUmTXeBg #/

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