News from the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation
December 2023
President's Message
A Hopeful Closing to a Memorable Year


Greetings!
I’m beyond thrilled of all the fantastic endeavors that ARPF has accomplished this year: over 30 educational programs, our “A Glimpse of the Future Conference,” a new White Paper, multiple research publications and presentations at medical conferences, the creation of our new and forward-thinking Yoga Advisory Council, and much more that will come to fruition in 2024.

It really is the blueprint for the future of ARPF.
As esteemed Dean Judith Karshmer said in her Opening Remarks at the Conference, “Whole body wellness is the fabric of everyday life. We have discovered that we do have significant control over how we age. You have the power to develop resilience for optimal aging through lifestyle choices." Read More.

It’s because of your pioneering vision and desire to make a difference in the prevention of Alzheimer’s that ARPF has been able to achieve such meaningful results. It’s thanks to your generosity that there is now hope to avoid this terrible disease. 

As we approach the end of the year, once again I am asking for your support. Please consider giving to Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation, there are many ways to give, and no amount is too small. 

On behalf of our entire team, I wish you a Happy Holiday Season and a Healthy and Happy New Year. 

Yours in Brain Health,

Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D.
President / Medical Director
Memory Lane
Deepak Chopra, MD

In 2001, ARPF President Dharma Singh Khalsa, MD, spoke about ARPF and the power of Medical Meditations at a Satsang with Deepak Chopra, MD at The Chopra Center for Well Being in La Jolla, California.
Education
Increase Your Brain Health Span, Webinar Feedback
We had an incredible turnout for our webinar this past Saturday. Thank you for all who attended and, of course, our exceptional speakers.

"A very informative group of researchers touching many aspects of brain health. New ideas, new areas to explore. It’s also heartening to realize the amount of research being done."

"Today's presentation by six leading researchers in the field of brain health was like a tray of appetizers. I want more of each one! I look forward to watching the recording again. Thank you!"

"Excellent program. A lot to learn and reflect about how to integrate all the tips in the daily activities."

Did you miss this webinar? Please contact Chelsea@alzheimersprevention.org for the recording.
Donor Spotlight
Virginia Department of Transportation
We would like to extend our deepest thanks to the Charity Drive team
and donors at the Virginia Department of Transportation, Fairfax, Virginia for raising funds to support ARPF.
Outreach
BLTT in Italy – Fantastico!
A group of 12 new Brain Longevity® Specialists was certified in October 2023 in Bologna by our Italian lead trainer Alessia Tanzi (BLS 2017) and Giovanna Calisti (BLS, 2019). This was the 6th edition in Italy, which now counts 70 certified Brain Longevity Specialists across the nation. This pioneering training harnesses a powerful blend of yoga principles and scientific insights and aims at equipping specialists from diverse backgrounds – caregivers, coaches, yoga professionals, and enthusiasts – with the right tools to champion cognitive well-being. Read More.
FOLLOW US
Discover all the exciting activities ARPF has in store by visiting us on the web at: alzheimersprevention.org







In Memory/ In Honor Donors
November 2023
Thank you for giving ARPF the opportunity to honor your loved ones and your special occasions. Donor list from November.
Thank you, Donors
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


Please contact ARPF’s Vice President Randy Brooks at 1-888-908-5766 or randy@alzheimersprevention.org.
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 
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 - Randal Brooks, MA, LPC
TREASURER - Bert Beatty, MHA
SECRETARY - Kirti K. Khalsa 
MEMBERS - Fletcher Wilkins, BS
- Le Craven

Executive Staff
VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - Chris Walling, PsyD, MBA, C-IAYT
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS MANAGER - 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, ‘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
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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
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, Mind / Body Clinic, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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