Email from Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation News from the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation November 2025 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Tuning In To The Infinite  Dear John, I have to admit it: my Sadhana has gotten a little sloppy recently. Not to say I haven’t been practicing, I have. But my mind has not been 100% present. I have been “drifting and drifting,” as the old Paul Butterfield blues song goes. That changed big time this morning. I usually wake up with the sun, around 6 am these days, and do my yoga, meditation, affirmations, and prayers at that time. But today, I spontaneously woke up at 4 am, the time traditionally recommended by yogis for meditation. Instead of trying to fall back asleep, I got up, did the usual brush-your-teeth routine, and went right into my practice. And wow. It was deep. Clear. Connected. Exactly where it needed to be. I am sharing this personal moment because I want to invite you to our upcoming Meditation Challenge Week, where we will practice the highly researched Kirtan Kriya meditation together. It is a simple 12-minute practice that can take you to new levels of clarity, presence, and wellbeing. A meaningful opportunity to reconnect with yourself and support long-term brain health. And it is completely free to participate. We could easily charge for a program of this quality, but offering it freely is our way of serving and supporting our community. This work is made possible thanks to the generosity of those who believe in our mission and choose to give. If you have been touched by our programs or inspired by this community, I invite you to consider supporting ARPF so we can continue providing resources like this at no cost and advance prevention research. Every gift, of any size, truly makes a difference. I hope you will join us for Meditation Challenge Week and experience the clarity and connection this practice brings. Thank you for being part of our community and for all you do to help build a future where prevention is possible.  Yours in Brain Health,  Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D. President / Medical Director PS: All are welcome, no experience needed. PPS: We meet at 12 pm PT / 3 pm ET, just 30 minutes each day. Support Prevention Research GIVING TUESDAY December 2, 2025 This Giving Tuesday, give the gift of presence. Your support directly funds ARPF’s prevention research, empowering families to protect their loved ones' cognitive health. Help us keep your memories, your stories, and your vital presence right where they belong: with you and your loved ones. DONATE SUPPORT ARPF & SAVE ON TAXES Great News! You can support ARPF with your Required Minimum Distribution before year end. You will pay no income tax on this gift, but don’t delay, the deadline is coming up fast. Contact Kirti Khalsa, ARPF CEO with any questions: [email protected]. GIVE BACK MEDITATE FOR YOUR MEMORY CHALLENGE Free Week-long Series Join us for our week-long Kirtan Kriya meditation challenge! Every day we will meet via Zoom and teach participants how to practice Kirtan Kriya, followed by meditating together, and then a Q&A. December 1 - 5, 2025 We will meet for 30 minutes every day at: 12 pm PT / 1 pm MT / 2 pm CT / 3 pm ET A daily Kirtan Kriya practice has been proven to enhance many aspects of wellbeing. Just 12 minutes a day will improve mood and sleep, and decrease anxiety, stress, blood pressure, heart rate, and cortisol levels. REGISTER FOR FREE CAREGIVER APPRECIATION WEEK Series Recap We want to send a huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in Caregiver Appreciation Week! From our deep dive into the science of sleep to our practical sessions on financial preparedness and emotional resilience, the response was overwhelming. "This presentation was so very powerful. Brought many emotions and yet a lightness of being and thoughts of how I can manage my sorrow better and be a better caregiver as well." "Really wonderful week-long event to give caregivers insights into their own health, which they forget. I am really enjoying the practical nature of the information, easy to take with us into daily life." We are thankful to our donors whose generosity allows us to develop these programs. Please continue to support our work. RECORDINGS RESEARCH UPDATE Climate Stress & Alzheimer's Disease Our latest peer-reviewed article in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease is already sparking conversation. ScienceBlog.com recently featured our findings in their piece: “Air Pollution and Climate Stress Emerge as Hidden Triggers of Alzheimer’s,” based on our research at ARPF. This coverage underscores the urgency of this topic. Climate stressors like air pollution and extreme heat don’t just affect the planet, they impact your brain. Even children may be at risk. We’re proud to lead this groundbreaking work, and we invite you to explore how prevention and environmental wellness go hand in hand. LEARN MORE Research News: ARPF research was cited in a new paper published in the research journal The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease. Here is the article quoted: Telomere Length Change In A Multidomain Lifestyle Intervention To Prevent Cognitive Decline: A Randomized Clinical 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 October 2025 Thank you for giving ARPF the opportunity to honor your loved ones and your special occasions. Donor list from October. 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, MD 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