Email from Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation News from the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation September 2025 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Why We Started This Journey  Dear John, My experience as an anesthesiologist taught me a profound truth: the brain is vulnerable to stress. I saw firsthand how chronic, unbalanced stress acted like "battery acid" on the memory centers of the brain. But I also saw something incredible. In the late 1980's, when I began incorporating holistic methods like yoga, meditation, exercise, and nutrition into my work with chronic pain patients, their memory – not just their pain – improved. This was a revolutionary idea at the time. I came to believe that memory loss, including Alzheimer's, is largely a disease of lifestyle. In 1993, I founded the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation (ARPF) to explore this connection and prove that lifestyle-based interventions could make a difference. The Brain Longevity Therapy Training was born out of this mission. I wanted to share the knowledge and tools we developed at ARPF with others. My goal is to equip health professionals, yoga teachers, and caregivers with our research-backed strategies to help people improve their memory and overall brain health. It’s about empowering people to take control of their own well-being and giving them a path to a future where memory loss is not an inevitable part of aging. Now, this online program is available to anyone interested in better brain health and healthy aging. I can’t recommend it enough. Our future is bright and we want to shine the light on you. Join our BLTT community and be part of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Movement.  Yours in Brain Health, Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D. President / Medical Director P.S. Discover how you can join our global community of certified Brain Longevity Specialists. EXPLORE THE TRAINING AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT ARPF Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Day is October 9th, 2025 Donor Advised Funds are the fastest-growing form of philanthropy and have been shown to significantly increase support for critical causes. According to a non-profit donor survey, people felt that DAF giving was a way to invest instead of an expense. A DAF is a tax-efficient way to manage your charitable giving. It's a simple, flexible, and powerful tool that allows you to contribute, invest, and then recommend grants to your favorite charities, like ARPF. By using your DAF, you can help us continue our mission of preventing Alzheimer's and empowering individuals to take control of their brain health. Thank you for your generosity! For the second year in a row, October 9 is now DAF Day! You can now easily donate from your DAF on our website. Don't have a DAF? No problem! You can still donate at the link below. Your support is helping us serve those families that need it the most. DONATE SUPPORT ARPF & SAVE ON TAXES CASE STUDY WRITING WORKSHOP Workshop Recap We had an incredible session at our Case Study Writing Workshop last month. One hundred percent of participants said they found the workshop helpful for their professional development. And again, 100% said they feel better prepared to take the first step in creating their own research project. We couldn't ask for better results! Very interesting and informative discussion! Excellent and inspiring presentation. I am indeed motivated to do more systematic evidence gathering and publishing. I am looking forward to creating a case study. This was an idea-generating presentation! I appreciate all the good information. Thank you for a very inspirational and informative workshop. Eve gave me the confidence to create my first case study by giving me clear, concrete steps to take and online resources for success. Thank you so much! Want the replay? Reach out to [email protected] More fantastic programs are coming soon... Stay tuned for the announcements! MOVEMENT WEEK Online Fitness Series Recap We love to hear how these initiatives have helped inspire you to achieve better brain health. And of course, a big thank you to our esteemed instructors for volunteering their time to uplift our community. We had over 100 people join us for the sessions throughout the week and here's what they said: Wonderful and joyful experience! She is a motivating warm instructor, love her smile! What a great class! I am just sorry I had to try to do it at work - lots of people are cheering me on in the office! I will enjoy the recording at home in proper clothes! haha I am not a dancer, but I did what I could. This is a fun way to get a workout. I am looking forward to the recording so I can practice the dance routine. My neck pain diminished… thanks! I am glad for this opportunity to learn new movements for brain activation and stimulation. Want the replays? Reach out to [email protected] More fantastic programs are coming soon... Stay tuned for the announcements! BRAIN LONGEVITY SPECIALIST SPOTLIGHT Janice Brunson, RYT-500, M.Ed, BLS For Janice Brunson, RYT-500, M.Ed, BLS, the most powerful takeaway of the BLTT program – and the most beneficial for her community – is that Alzheimer’s is largely preventable through lifestyle changes. “Another takeaway is that having a parent with Alzheimer’s does not mean that an individual will necessarily develop the disease. Genes are like light switches that can be flipped off and on through lifestyle choices and environmental factors,” she said. Now, Janice is focused on spreading this vital information and reinforcing the importance of social connection as a crucial part of brain longevity. Read More. Research News: ARPF research was cited in a new paper published in the medical journal Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. Here is the article quoted: Yoga Prevents Gray Matter Atrophy in Women at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial. FOLLOW US Discover all the exciting activities ARPF has in store by visiting us on the web at: alzheimersprevention.org   Donate Now In Memory/ In Honor Donors August 2025 Thank you for giving ARPF the opportunity to honor your loved ones and your special occasions. Donor list from August. If you would like to leave a legacy for your loved one through supporting ARPF research and initiatives, please visit our page. We are so thankful to those who wish to include ARPF during such a sensitive time. We will continue to make strides in Alzheimer’s prevention in memory of all those who have been afflicted by dementia. We are forever grateful. WORKPLACE CAMPAIGNS ARPF is a proud participant in all workplace campaigns; these are only a few of the better-known ones: American Express Mayo Clinic Microsoft Subaru Whole Foods Market Check with your employer to see if the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation is on their list. Many employers also offer a donation match! ARPF NOW ACCEPTS ALL THE FOLLOWING DONATIONS  Donor Advised Funds Securities and Stocks IRA Charitable Rollover Your vehicle: car, truck, boat, motorcycle Cryptocurrency Please contact ARPF’s CEO Kirti Khalsa at 1-888-908-5766 or [email protected]. LEAVE A LEGACY: Remember Us in Your Will If you would like to receive information on how you can leave a legacy to support the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation’s critical research initiatives, or to support one of our many other programs, please contact ARPF’s CEO Kirti Khalsa at [email protected] ARPF LEGACY SOCIETY Gold Level Mrs. Ethel A. Hoff Dr. and Mrs. Dharma Singh Khalsa Ms. Barbara Joan Davis Gail B. Campbell Ms. Anita Poorman Robert S. Gamblin Silver Level Mr. and Mrs. Claude and Billye Boucaud Mr. Carl G. Crawford Union Congregational Church Bronze Level Mr. and Mrs. Randy Brooks Ms. Mary Gilbert Mr. Edward T. Haats Newman Family Hansel Trust Mrs. Marjorie Olmstead Shaol and Evelyn Pozez Endowment Fund Lawrence M. Robbin Did you know you can donate your car? Please click here for more information. Officers and Board Members PRESIDENT/MEDICAL DIRECTOR - Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D. VICE PRESIDENT - Chris Walling, PsyD, MBA, C-IAYT TREASURER - Bert Beatty, MHA SECRETARY - Kirti K. Khalsa MEMBERS - Fletcher Wilkins, BS - Diane Ventura-Goodyear, MBA Executive Staff PROGRAMS DIRECTOR - Chelsea Pyne OUTREACH COORDINATOR - Camille Osorio Follow Us! Discover all the exciting activities the ARPF has in store for you by visiting us on the web at alzheimersprevention.org, following us on Twitter, ‘Liking’ us on Facebook, following us on Instagram. ARPF is a Proud Member of: Medical and Scientific Advisory Council CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER George Perry, Ph.D., Professor of Biology & Chemistry, Chief Scientist, Brain Health Consortium University of Texas at San Antonio, TX ASSISTANT SCIENCE OFFICER Kateřina Sheardová, M.D., Ph.D., Head of the Memory Center ICRC St. Anne´s University Hospital Brno, Czech Republic ----------------------------------------------------------------- Daniel Amen, M.D., Director of the Amen Clinics, Costa Mesa, CA Lisa Barnes, Ph.D., Alla V. and Solomon Jesmer Professor Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, Chicago, IL Ma Gloria Borras-Boneu, M.D., GRD Health Institute - Barcelona, Spain Hiroko Dodge, Ph.D., Kevreson Research Professor of Neurology University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Oregon Health & Science University Nancy Emerson Lombardo, Ph.D., Adjunct Research Assistant Professor of Neurology Boston University, School of Medicine, Alzheimer’s Disease Center, Boston, MA Elissa Epel, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco, CA Fayron Epps, Ph.D., RN, Principal Investigator of the Faith Village Research Lab, Atlanta, GA Annie Fenn, M.D., Women’s health specialist & Founder of Brain Health Kitchen, Jackson Hole, WY Karen E. Innes, MSPH, Ph.D., Professor of Epidemiology, Western Virginia University School of Public Health, Morgantown, WV Richard S. Isaacson, M.D., Director, Alzheimer's Prevention Program, Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Tejinder Kaur Khalsa, M.D., M.S., FRCP, Consultant for WHO, Rochester, MN Miia Kivipelto, M.D., Ph.D., Aging Research Center and Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Karolinska Institute - Stockholm, Sweden Karen Koffler, M.D., Medical Director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at University of Miami, FL Helen Lavretsky, M.D., M.S., Professor, Department of Psychiatry, UCLA Semel Institute and Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital- Los Angeles, CA Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D., Director, Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY Andrew B. Newberg, M.D., Director, Marcus Institute of Integrative Health –Myrna Brind Center Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA Arti Prasad, M.D., FACP, Chief of Medicine, Hennepin Medical Ctr Professor/Vice Chair of Medicine, University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN Michelle Sierpina, Ph.D., Founding Director, UTMB Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX Leonard A. Wisneski, MD, FACP, Clinical Professor of Medicine at George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC DONATE       Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation | PO Box 30783 | Tucson, AZ 85751-0783 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice