September

2026

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

World Alzheimer's Month: Turning Awareness into Action


Dear friend,


As we honor September as World Alzheimer’s Month, I am deeply grateful for all the progress made in Alzheimer’s research and prevention.


Reflecting on our ARPF Greatest Hits Docuseries, I am reminded of how deeply lifestyle habits shape our long-term brain health. We brought together landmark presentations from pioneering experts who have dedicated their careers to studying the brain. While some of these sessions were recorded years ago, their insights remain remarkably timeless – and just as critical today:


  • We learned from Kristine Weber, MA, C-IAYT, E-RYT500, about The Neuroscience of Yoga, which was a masterpiece.


  • We heard from Nancy Emerson Lombardo, PhD, on Herbs and Spices for Brain Health, still an under-discussed topic. 
    
  • We explored the effects of music on cognition, movement, and speech with Dale B. Taylor, PhD, a true pioneer in music therapy who taught us that “music fills the brain."


  • We reviewed one of my own lectures, never before shown to the public, about why Alzheimer’s treatment now equals prevention.


“There is so much value in what ARPF has to offer. I have always stepped away from one of your programs feeling better educated and empowered to improve my wellness! Thank you, ARPF team, for bringing wonderful experts in various Brain Health fields.” - Amy


Feedback like this drives our commitment to spread hope, education, empowerment, and brain health awareness.


We rely on your partnership to keep this momentum going. Please consider donating today – together, we are making a profound difference in people’s lives. See all the ways you can support ARPF here.


Yours in Brain Health,


Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D.

President / Medical Director
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WORLD ALZHEIMER'S MONTH

A Better Future through Brain Longevity®

For 33 years, ARPF has led the way in integrative brain health. By mapping how lifestyle practices like exercise, diet, stress management, socialization, and sleep physically rewire the brain, ARPF delivers proven prevention tools directly to communities worldwide. Join us in shaping a future where optimal brain health is accessible to all.
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EDUCATION OUTREACH

Webinar Recap


We are so grateful to have had our community together again for another enlightening program. Dr. Yosi Amram was so kind to share his expertise in Spiritual Intelligence and how to cultivate wellness across the lifespan. Here's what attendees said:


"Excellent presentation - he made it understandable. I loved his approach and learned a lot. I enjoyed the brief exercises where I quickly experienced something new."


"It was an insightful presentation, and I'm glad there is a recording of it. I'm looking forward to reviewing it to integrate and deepen my understanding."


"Thank you so much. I felt a real draw when I read about this class. It must have been my higher self urging me on."


If you missed the webinar, you can register and watch the replay below.
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

DAF Day is October 8

Supporting ARPF through a direct donation or a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a powerful way to honor the people and values that matter most to you. A DAF gift is an easy, tax-efficient, and impactful way to leave a legacy of hope and make a lasting difference by advancing research and ensuring that families facing Alzheimer’s have the needed guidance, support and resources. Thank you for your generosity!
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BRAIN LONGEVITY® SPECIALIST SPOTLIGHT

Maruti Ram Gudavalli, PhD, RYT200, BLS

Maruti Ram Gudavalli, a yoga teacher and graduate of the BLTT, is bringing the 4 Pillars of Alzheimer’s Prevention® to life for older adults through free community workshops, pictured above.


Dr. Gudavalli’s momentum isn’t slowing down. He has since launched one-hour Brain Longevity® presentations across Palm Beach County libraries, earning immediate invitations from staff to return for recurring sessions. Beyond the public impact, Dr. Gudavalli has experienced his own benefits: he notes that incorporating these tools has enhanced his sleep quality.
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Research News: 

ARPF research was cited in a new paper published in the research journal Pathology and Oncology Research.


Here is the article quoted:

  • Telomere Length Change In A Multidomain Lifestyle Intervention To Prevent Cognitive Decline: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

In Memory/ In Honor Donors

August 2026

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

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 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

  • Gail B. Campbell
  • Barbara Joan Davis 
  • Barbara B. Feldman
  • Walter S. Feldman
  • Robert S. Gamblin
  • Ethel A. Hoff
  • Dr. Dharma Singh Khalsa
  • Anita Poorman

Silver Level

  • Claude and Billye Boucaud
  • Carl G. Crawford
  • Union Congregational Church

Bronze Level

  • Randy Brooks & Deb Hume
  • Mary Gilbert
  • Edward T. Haats
  • Hansel Trust
  • Newman Family
  • Marjorie Olmstead
  • Shaol & 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, FABP

TREASURER - Bert Beatty, MHA

SECRETARY - Kirti K. Khalsa 

MEMBERS - Fletcher Wilkins, BS

- Diane Ventura-Goodyear, MBA


Executive Staff

CEO - Kirti Khalsa
VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION & OUTREACH - Chris Walling, PsyD, MBA, C-IAYT, FABP
PROGRAMS DIRECTOR - Chelsea Pyne

OUTREACH COORDINATOR -

Camille Osorio
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS COORDINATOR - Mario Mendoza


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

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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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