Email from Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation News from the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation March 2025 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Recap of Meditation Challenge  Dear John, We had another beautiful week of the Meditate for Your Memory Challenge! We are thrilled to see the benefits of this practice reach so many. Having hundreds of people meditating together is a big deal- it's tangible.  "Thank you so much – I’m improving my concentration bit by bit each time!" "Thanks so much for introducing me to this. I have been practicing in the mornings and evenings. I have no experience with yoga or meditation but it has been so nice for my mental health and anxiety. Thank you!" Below you'll see one of our Brain Longevity Specialists, Shiegko Sleeper, E-RYT introduce her class to our Meditation Challenge - we love to see the community in action! We appreciate the engagement of participants at all levels of experience - from beginners to pros - and we are grateful to have facilitated a week of meaningful connection and shared practice. Our sincere thanks to all who contributed to another fantastic week. Continue to spread the positive energy and light that you carry. Yours in Brain Health,  Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D. President / Medical Director SUPPORT ARPF VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Nancy Berrios This month, we would like to recognize Nancy Berrios for creating our beautiful Pink Brain ProjectTM White Paper. “I chose to volunteer for ARPF because I truly admire its mission and the impact it has. Being able to contribute, even in a small way, to a project that makes a real difference is something that means a lot to me,” Nancy shared. Giving back, helping others, having a purpose, and connecting to your community are all vital components of brain health, and Nancy embodies these values through her volunteer work. “Knowing that my work can bring something positive to others is incredibly rewarding. It’s also a great opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with inspiring people!” Thank you, Nancy! Read More. DONOR SPOTLIGHT Ann Forrestall, BLS We are so grateful to Ann Forrestall for hosting a fundraiser in honor of her husband, John. She said, "ARPF’s holistic approach, grounded in research, resonated deeply. When I saw that the Brain Longevity Therapy Training is geared to not only medical and complementary service providers, but to yoga teachers, I knew I wanted to complete the program. It gave me so much to apply to my daily life as a person, wife, and caregiver. And to share and apply it with John, even if he didn’t realize I was doing so." ARPF is humbled to honor John’s legacy and be a resource to the many who are going through this journey. We are thankful to Ann for being part of our community and empowering individuals with the knowledge and tools to prevent and manage Alzheimer’s. Thank you, Ann, for your support and fostering hope for a future free from Alzheimer’s. Read More. DONATE IN MEMORY OF OUTREACH Webinar: Weaving a Cultural Perspective of the 4 Pillars through the Practice of Yoga Join authors Charlene Marie Muhammad, E-RYT500, C-IAYT and Dr. Marilyn Peppers-Citizen, E-RYT500, C-IAYT in our new webinar on April 3rd. They will guide participants in understanding how spiritual practices intertwine with yoga philosophy, ultimately fostering greater accessibility to yoga within the community. This webinar is a great opportunity and an important resource for healthcare providers, yoga instructors, and healing arts practitioners committed to expanding their cultural competence and providing more effective support to the Black community. This webinar is approved for 1 hour CE for Yoga Alliance and IAYT. REGISTER PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT Kirtan Kriya Music ARPF research reveals that doing the Kirtan Kriya yoga meditation for 12 minutes a day improves memory, concentration, and attention. This exercise also increases mental energy, improves your genes, and decreases depression as well as inflammation. Now is the time to start healthy habits and enhance your wellbeing to the fullest. DOWNLOAD Research News: ARPF research was cited in a new paper published in the medical journal Current Psychiatry Reports. Here is the article quoted: Effects of an 8-Week Meditation Program on Mood and Anxiety in Patients with Memory Loss. 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 February 2025 Thank you for giving ARPF the opportunity to honor your loved ones and your special occasions. Donor list from February. 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  Securities and Stocks IRA Charitable Rollover Donor Advised Funds 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 Vice President Randy Brooks at 1-888-908-5766 or by email. 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 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 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS MANAGER - 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