IPA'S Eleventh International Congress
Chicago, United States
17-22 August 2003

Enhancing the Human Connection in the Age of New Technologies: 
Implications and Opportunities for the Aging

Deadline Dates

Symposia and Workshops: 15 December 2002
Oral & Poster Abstracts: 1 March 2003
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 13 April 2003
Hotel Reservations: 27 July 2003

Register now to attend the 2003 Chicago Congress

Abstract Submissions

Scientific innovations continue to lead the way to a better life for older people the world over. New avenues of drug development, molecular biology and the genome project – all will lead the way to a healthier and longer life. The IPA Congress will highlight not only these major new developments, but take the further step of understanding their human implications and enhance the technological/human connections.

For two decades IPA has been at the forefront of providing timely and useful information to physicians, researchers, and allied health care professionals via its semi-annual meetings, its journals, newsletters, and specially developed educational materials. The ensuing knowledge is utilized to improve patient care, enhance trans-national collaboration, and point in the direction of further research, training, service delivery and public policy.

PRELIMINARY CATEGORY OF TOPICS

The Interface of New Technologies and Psychogeriatrics: Clinical, Research, and Economic Implications

Human Factors in the Age of New Technologies: Clinical, Spiritual, Ethical, and Legal Perspectives

The Interface of Geriatric Psychiatry with Other Medical Disciplines: Medicine, Family Practice, Neurology, and Medical Sub-Specialties

The Interface of Psychogeriatrics, Social Sciences and Basic Sciences

Mental Disorders in Late Life: Affective, Psychotic, Anxiety, and Personality Disorders

Dementia, Delirium and Other Organic Disorders in Late Life

Psychogeriatric Training

Novel Therapies in Psychogeriatric Illnesses

Aging Well, Creativity, and Mental Health Hygiene

Service Delivery and Practicing Geriatrics in Different Environments

Genetics, Neurochemistry and Neuropathology in Psychogeriatric Illness

Diagnostic Techniques and Technology

Ethnic, Cross-Cultural, Transnational, and Migrational Aspects of Psychogeriatrics

Integrating Behavioral Health in Primary Care Practices

Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration 

Public Policy

Venue

Chicago, located on the beautiful Great Lake Michigan, has traditionally provided an urban connection for the immense farmland that stretches across much of Middle America. To come to Chicago is to be delighted by its energy, excitement and innovation. In addition to inspiring architecture, Chicago has renowned museums, world-class restaurants, many famous landmarks, a multitude of boutiques and shops, and a wealth of safe, welcoming, and charming neighborhoods, each offering a unique cultural flair.

International Congress Local Organizing Committee

Sanford I. Finkel, Congress Chair, United States
Jacobo Mintzer, Scientific Committee Chair, United States
Alistair Burns, Scientific Committee Vice-Chair, United Kingdom

For more information regarding the congress, and submission of a course or abstract, please bookmark the IPA Website at http://www.ipa-online.org.