February 2026

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

The Most Important Webinar Ever

Dear friend,

Clean air. Clear mind.

Our groundbreaking webinar on Thursday – How Brain Health is Planetary Health – is FREE. Why? Because we want to help you save your brain, save your life, and save the planet.

Here we are in 2026, and we’re facing a very serious challenge. It's about how the invisible pollutants in the sky are hurting your mind and body.

As a physician and researcher, I am deeply concerned about the recent changes to the regulations about air pollution.

This promises to be very bad for your health, especially your brain, as these pollutants invade your brain and cause it to deteriorate.

As you may know, in concert with The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, we have just published a visionary article called Air Pollution and Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention: The Science and a Prevention Plan. This article reveals all the latest ways that you can and must protect your mind, body, and soul from the ravages of air pollution.

To not do so may lead to an early demise and I kid you not.

Recently, we received an email from a long-time friend of ARPF who asked why we are pursuing this topic. The answer is clear:

Someone must lead and it might as well be us.

So here’s what we’re doing. We’ve created a series of three webinars outlining what you can do right now to put out the fire of inflammation caused by air pollution.

Beyond that, we’re also going to share ways you can help channel your energy and wisdom to save the planet. After all, as far as we know, it’s the only one we have.

Please join our first 1-hour webinar on February 26th at 1 pm PT / 4 pm ET.

Go here to register.

Yours in Brain Health,

Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D.

President / Medical Director

MEDITATE FOR YOUR MEMORY CHALLENGE

March 9 - 13, 2026

Join us for another FREE week-long Kirtan Kriya meditation challenge! Starting on March 9th, we will meet via Zoom and teach participants how to practice Kirtan Kriya, followed by practicing together, and then a Q&A. First-time meditators welcome - all skill levels are encouraged to join.

Monday, March 9 - Friday, March 13, 2026

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 well-being. Just 12 minutes a day will improve mood and sleep, and decrease anxiety, stress, blood pressure, heart rate, and cortisol levels.

"These are very powerful and emotional sessions that release tension but also give a sense of calm and easing of pressures and stress, which is very important, especially for caregivers."

NEW PROGRAMS

BLTT Community Connect

We are excited to launch a new initiative! BLTT Community Connect is a virtual meet-up where Brain Longevity Specialists come together to network, share experiences, and dig into timely brain health trends that influence their lives, communities, and future careers. Each session offers space for real conversation, peer support, and practical insights they can take back into their programs, work, and everyday decision-making.

Although these programs are for graduates only, everyone is welcome to take the BLTT and join in future sessions.

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EDUCATION OUTREACH

Hilarity For Charity CareCon

ARPF is excited to be part of the speaker panel for the upcoming Hilarity for Charity CareCon. CareCon is a FREE, virtual event designed to educate, inspire, and empower Alzheimer's and dementia family caregivers with support, knowledge, and community. ARPF CEO, Kirti Khalsa, will be on the distinguished speaker panel on February 25th. Hosted by HFC Co-Founder Lauren Miller Rogen, CareCon is all about celebrating you and bolstering your caregiving journey! Featuring celebrity-studded panels and expert-led workshops, you'll leave with new resources and connections.

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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. It's a great way to start your day and set yourself up for a future of mental clarity.

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Research News:

ARPF research was mentioned in the news website Today Headline.

Here is the article quoted:

Air Pollution and Alzheimer's Disease Prevention: The Science and a Prevention Plan.

In Memory/ In Honor Donors

January 2026

Thank you for giving ARPF the opportunity to honor your loved ones and your special occasions. Donor list from January.

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 kirti@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 CEO Kirti Khalsa at

kirti@alzheimersprevention.org

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

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

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

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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

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