IPA is the only international nonprofit organization with a primary focus on
psychogeriatrics with membership open to scientists and healthcare
professionals of all relevant disciplines: psychiatry, geriatric medicine,
neurology, nursing, psychology, social work, and a range of basic science and
healthcare disciplines. An interest in the behavioral and biological aspects
of mental health in the elderly is the common bond among members from 68
countries.
Why Join IPA Now?
Be listed among leading experts in the field in the IPA Member
Area. All members will be listed by name and country.
Obtain special focused issues of IPA’s journal, International
Psychogeriatrics, online.
Learn firsthand about IPA's educational and developmental activities:
• Task Force on Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
• Task Force on Service Delivery
• IPA Research Awards in Psychogeriatrics
• Regional Initiatives in Latin America, Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Join for Member Benefits
Connection with the leading international organization working to advance psychogeriatric knowledge worldwide.
IPA Publications
International Psychogeriatrics is IPA's official journal. A
subscription to this quarterly journal is included with each IPA
membership (David Ames, editor-in-chief). The journal often receives
grants and support for special focused issues. Members receive these
issues at no extra cost.
The quarterly IPA Bulletin provides a vehicle for members to participate in presenting international and multidisciplinary perspectives (David Folks, editor).
IPA Regional Meetings
Future Congress locations include Stockholm, Sweden (2005) and Osaka, Japan (2007).
Meetings in the near future are planned for Rotorua, New Zealand (2005),
and Lisbon, Portugal (2006).
Special opportunities for involvement
IPA Research Awards in Psychogeriatrics
How to Join IPA
We invite people involved in psychogeriatrics and interested in the work of
the International Psychogeriatric Association to become members of the
Association.
