Email from Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation Explore our latest May 2026 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 33 Years of Hope and a New Frontier Dear John, Next month, ARPF turns 33! It’s a celebration of prevention, research, and – most importantly – the community that made it all possible. Now, as we enter this new chapter in 2026, we are launching our work at the intersection of yoga, Brain Longevity®, and healthy aging by translating decades of clinical experience and emerging research into practical, evidence-informed tools for individuals, caregivers, and practitioners. As our understanding of prevention continues to evolve, so does our work. Stay tuned, we have more big news coming your way. John, get ready for a month of reflection, community voices, and special birthday surprises. Thank you for helping us reach this 33-year milestone... the best is yet to come. We can't wait to kick off the celebration with you in just a few weeks. Yours in Brain Health,  Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D. President / Medical Director SUPPORT PREVENTION WORLDWIDE JOIN THE CELEBRATION Honor A Special Woman Mother’s Day may have officially passed, but at ARPF, we aren’t quite ready to stop celebrating the women who mean everything to us. In fact, we’ve decided to keep the celebration going all the way through our 33rd Birthday in June. Why? Because protecting Brain Longevity® is a year-round mission. We’ve created a special Celebration Page, and we’d love for you to add the name of a woman you love – your mom, a grandmother, a mentor, or a dear friend. It’s a way to honor her legacy while helping us protect her future. ADD HER NAME TO OUR CELEBRATION PAGE EDUCATION RECAP Putting Out The Fire Webinar As always, we are touched to see the response to our educational initiatives. Here's what participants of our last webinar had to say: I appreciate all of the knowledge and information that was shared today. Much to think about. I will look over my notes and find ways to integrate this information into my yoga classes and life. I appreciate ARPF for providing these easily accessible and informative webinars to help us all care for ourselves, our families, our student/clients, and our communities! Thank you for sharing profound knowledge and information based on research related to the effects of particulate pollution in the cause of Alzheimer's disease. Please stay tuned – we have more amazing programs coming! SUPPORT EDUCATION EDUCATION OUTREACH How Kirtan Kriya Enhances Creativity ARPF CEO Kirti Khalsa recently shared insights on how meditation promotes creativity at a special Live Arts Boston (LAB) program, at the invitation of arts leader and NBC‑HWC health coach Veronique Le Melle, MPA, RYT200. Kirti spoke about how a healthier brain is a more creative brain. Drawing on ARPF research, she highlighted how the simple, 12‑minute Kirtan Kriya practice can boost blood flow to the prefrontal cortex – the area of the brain involved in focus, decision‑making, and creative problem‑solving – and help calm the limbic system, which drives our stress and emotional reactivity. By improving this balance, Kirtan Kriya reduces the stress that blocks inspiration and supports a more natural state of creative flow. Live Arts Boston, funded by The Boston Foundation and the Barr Foundation, is an immersive grant initiative that aims to support artists at any stage of their creative process with a balanced focus on personal and professional development with an integrated approach. By bringing the science of Brain Longevity® and Kirtan Kriya into this ecosystem, ARPF is honored to help artists protect their brain health, sustain their creativity, and thrive as culture‑shapers in their communities. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT Kirtan Kriya Guided Meditation 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. If you are ordering from outside the USA, this is the ideal option to receive your Kirtan Kriya file in a fast and secure manner. DOWNLOAD KIRTAN KRIYA Research News: ARPF research was cited in a new paper published in the scientific journal Nature. Here is the article quoted: Impact of Yoga Versus Memory Enhancement Training on Hippocampal Connectivity in Older Women at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease. In Memory/ In Honor Donors April 2026 Thank you for giving ARPF the opportunity to honor your loved ones and your special occasions. Donor list from April. 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 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 Barbara B. Feldman Walter S. Feldman 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 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, ‘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 --------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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     Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation | PO Box 30783 | Tucson, AZ 85751-0783 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice