Better Mental Health for Older People

Healthcare Community - Regional Initiatives

The IPA Initiative is a program to encourage development of the field of Psychogeriatrics in all regions of the world. The Regional Initiative program facilitates the sharing of information for professionals: 

  • by providing forums and other opportunities for the exchange of information, identification of issues specific to their region 
  • by facilitating coordination for projects to address these issues 

This is accomplished through IPA Regional Meetings and Congresses, relationships with regional organizations, regional working groups, website content, online discussions and other effective vehicles. 

Currently, there are initiatives active in four regions:

African Initiative

Asia Pacific

Eastern European

Latin American







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