News from the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation News from the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation 3rd Quarter 2019 President's Message The Silver Lining of Social Engagement: It Benefits Your Brain Too! Dear John, Once again, research is showing us the benefits of social engagement as a determining factor for reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease as well as the risk of memory loss. Socializing strengthens the brain by improving brain chemistry and mood and by offering a deep sense of fulfillment inclusive to maintaining a sense of community. Studies have proven that we should keep prioritizing community involvement, especially as we’re growing older and more susceptible to cognitive decline. For example, a longitudinal study published in Volume 155 of the American Journal of Epidemiology states: “Stimulating activity, either mentally or socially oriented, may protect against dementia, indicating that both social interaction and intellectual stimulation may be relevant to preserving mental functioning in the elderly.” The study examines 776 subjects 75 years or older who are interviewed by nurses and have follow-ups with physicians over approximately 8 years. Interestingly, the subjects who were deeply immersed in social engagement showed lower rates of Alzheimer’s and a lower risk of memory loss. The researchers credit the lower rate of Alzheimer’s with the mental stimulation involved with social interaction, but also with the deeper sense of meaning involved with a sense of community. The results of this study are important to consider when thinking about following ARPF’s 4 Pillars of Alzheimer’s Prevention program. The pillars included in the program encourage older adults to remain socially engaged late into life. Read More Why I'm Going to #BLTT2019 October 24-27, 2019 in Scottsdale, AZ As the famous French author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry once said, “What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well.” That couldn’t be more true as we approach our Brain Longevity Therapy Training held in the magnificent Sonoran Desert this fall. I’m excited to meet you personally, and welcome you into the ARPF Brain Longevity family. For our BLTT grads returning for the Symposium, I’m looking forward to hearing about your progress– and challenging your potential even further. I hope to be a resource you can use to empower yourselves, your careers, and to create a healthy future. This year’s training is located right outside of Arizona’s capital. Scottsdale is world-famous for the luscious desert landscape, hiking, art, and architecture. It’s home to unique outdoor attractions, such as 19th century olive trees, orange tree orchards, hot air balloon sunrises and renowned golf courses. In addition to the gorgeous environment, our team of experts has prepared a wealth of knowledge that we can’t wait to share with you. Whether you want to increase your client base, have personal reasons for brain longevity, or if you want to be part of a driving force for good– ARPF is here to support our collective missions.  Read more What Others Are Saying Kirtan Kriya Meditation Featured in The Mayo Clinic Handbook The Mayo Clinic Handbook combines research from neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, and spirituality to help you find contentment through well-being and self discovery. We are delighted to see that it features Kirtan Kriya (KK) meditation to help Mayo’s patients balance their stress and cope with the hospital experience. After all the fantastic benefits that have been scientifically proven about KK, it’s certain that anyone can improve their quality of life when being admitted at Mayo. Read More  Donor Spotlight Lake Havasu Eagles Aerie #4299 Fraternal Order of Eagles/Auxiliary from Lake Havasu, AZ With our deepest gratitude, ARPF is honored to receive the generous support of the Lake Havasu Eagles (LHE) #4299. This chapter of The Fraternal Order of Eagles consists of incredible individuals who make up an international non-profit organization uniting fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and equality, to make human life more desirable by lessening its ills and promoting peace, prosperity, gladness and hope. LHE #4299 has supported Alzheimer’s research and ARPF for many years. Charity Coordinator Penny Lee explained, “Dementia is a very serious illness for Lake Havasu City and Arizona in particular. We have a very large population of retired and elderly people. We are a mecca for the beautiful weather in the winter months so our population over 60 doubles during those months. Arizona is doubling in Alzheimer’s numbers and Alzheimer’s is listed as a top cause of death in Arizona.” Like many states, Arizona is recognizing the importance of prevention programs. Alzheimer’s disease is also increasing across the country and becoming a major crisis throughout communities. Penny added, “Our membership is concerned about this serious affliction and many of them are dealing personally with dementia issues in their families. Our Chairpersons, Bill and Robin Earle, were tragically impacted by three of their family members suffering and early deaths from Alzheimer’s. I am currently dealing with the devastating inch-by-inch progression of the disease in my once intelligent, vibrant, and loving mother. I believe losing her day-by-day is probably one of the most helpless feelings a family member can endure. If we can do anything to lessen these symptoms or eventually find a cure for this dreadful disease, we are willing to assist in the research that may take us there.” Read more Research Update Kirtan Kriya Meditation Benefits Adults with Early Memory Loss White Paper #2: How Kirtan Kriya Meditation Benefits Adults with Early Memory Loss reviews the breakthrough results of ARPF research at the University of West Virginia. It explains the research project entitled Effects of Meditation and MusicListening on Blood Biomarkers of Cellular Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease in Adults with Subjective Cognitive Decline: An Exploratory Randomized Clinical Trial, and cites scientific references. This is an eyeopening paper about how proper research is carried out and how the participants of this study reacted to yoga and meditation having an effect on their memory scores. This White Paper by Professor Kim Innes, one of our Scientific Advisory Council members and a professor at West Virginia University, is simply outstanding. In it she describes how people with real memory loss, called Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD), can dramatically benefit from the practice of Kirtan Kriya (KK) for 12 minutes a day. Read More Download the White Paper Here Donate Now Our Donors April to June, 2019 Thank you to our generous donors from April to June 2019. View the donor list Your ARPF is honored to be a part of Ever Loved’s memorial website. This is a beautiful way to celebrate a loved one’s life in an elegant, community-oriented memorial fund. Ever Loved makes funeral planning and connecting with providers, friends, and family as simple as possible. If you would like to leave a legacy for your loved one through supporting ARPF research and initiatives, please visit everloved.com/charities/alzheimers-research-prevention-foundation/. 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 The ARPF is a proud participant in the following workplace campaigns: Aetna Foundation Citigroup Dressbarn Roll Giving and many more Please see our website for a complete list of workplace campaigns that support your ARPF. ARPF ACCEPTS IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER Please contact ARPF’s Vice President Randy Brooks at 520-749-8374 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 520-749-8374 or by email. ARPF LEGACY SOCIETY Gold Level Mrs. Ethel A. Hoff Dr. and Mrs. Dharma Singh Khalsa Ms. Barbara Joan Davis Silver Level Mr. Carl G. Crawford Union Congregational Church Bronze Level Mr. and Mrs. Randy Brooks Ms. Mary Gilbert Mr. Edward T. Haats Mrs. Marjorie Olmstead Shaol and Evelyn Pozez Endowment Fund Officers and Board Members PRESIDENT/MEDICAL DIRECTOR - Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D. VICE PRESIDENT - Randal Brooks, MA, LPC TREASURER - Bert Beatty, MHA SECRETARY - Kirti K. Khalsa MEMBERS - Fletcher Wilkins, BS -Edward Gellert, BSM Executive Staff CHAIR OF EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Chris Walling, PsyD, MBA, C-IAYT SENIOR ADVISOR - Simran S. Stuelpnagel NEWSLETTER EDITOR - Chelsea Pyne 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, or ‘Liking’ us on Facebook. 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Daniel Amen, M.D., Director of the Amen Clinics, Costa Mesa, CA 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 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 Clinic Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY Sat Bir S. Khalsa, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital – Boston, MA Tejinder Kaur Khalsa, M.D., M.S., FRCP, Senior Associate Consultant, General Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 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., Associate 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 Kateřina Sheardová, M.D., Head of the Memory Center ICRC St. Anne´s University Hospital Brno, Czech Republic Michelle Sierpina, Ph.D., Founding Director, UTMB Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX Donate Now www.alzheimersprevention.org ‌ ‌ ‌ Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation | PO Box 30783, Tucson, AZ 85751-0783 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!