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"Champagne and Fashion"
Champagne Brunch and Fashion Show
by Damon and Draper with music by Tom Chestnut

Saturday, July 31, 2010
$10 per person with proceeds benefitting the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation.

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Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation Statement
on the NIH State-of-the-Science Conference on the Prevention
of Alzheimer's Disease and Cognitive Decline

Recently, the National Institutes of Health convened a state-of-the-science conference on preventing Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline. An independent panel of experts was appointed to conduct a thorough review of published literature and to hear oral presentations by experts over the course of the conference. At the end of the conference, this panel issued a statement concluding that currently there is insufficient evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of interventions to prevent Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline. To view the panel's statement in its entirety please visit http://consensus.nih.gov/2010/alzstatement.htm

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ARPF Research Featured on WebMD

Can Meditation Reverse Memory Loss?
Study Shows Improvement on Memory Tests After Practicing Meditation for 8 Weeks
By Kathleen Doheny
WebMD Health News

Mar 3, 2010 -- Meditation can increase blood flow in the brain and improve memory, according to researchers who tested a specific kind of meditation and found the improvement after just eight weeks.

The 15 participants, ages 52 to 77, all had memory problems at the start, says Dharma Singh Khalsa, MD, one of the researchers and the medical director of the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation in Tucson, Ariz.

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RESEARCH UPDATE

Results of Pilot Study Published in Journal of Alzheimer's Disease
Reveal that Meditation Improves Cognition in those with Memory Loss

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Mission Statement:

The Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation (ARPF) is dedicated to
reducing the incidence of Alzheimer's disease by conducting clinical research
and providing educational outreach.

Alzheimer's and You - The Real Truth

The statistics are sobering:

More than 5 million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease today.
Alzheimer's Disease is the 7th leading cause of death in the U.S. and the 5th leading cause for those 55 and older.
One out of every eight people 65 and older has the disease. And for those over the age of 85, this number jumps to almost one out of every two.
One fourth of all home care involves care for an Alzheimer's patient.
Those with Alzheimer's Disease are three times more likely to face hospitalization and eight times more likely to need skilled nursing care.
75% of care is provided by family caregivers.
When baby boomers reach 65 in 2011, these numbers will skyrocket and an epidemic will be upon us.

However, when you realize an estimated 500,000 Americans under the age of 65 already have Alzheimer's - and deaths due to the disease are dramatically rising - I suspect you'll agree the tragedy is here now.

If you or a loved one suffers from the effects of memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease - or are simply afraid of what is to come as you age, this is certainly overwhelming news. With such a devastating and personal impact on the lives touched by these issues, you may feel helpless, alone, or simply out of control.

Thankfully, there is hope...

Prevention Is Now Within Your Reach

The Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation (ARPF) has shown that memory loss can be prevented and reversed by lifestyle choices that incorporate an integrative or holistic medical program of brain fitness and longevity.

Yes, you can make a difference when you choose to educate yourself with the proper prevention strategies. Don't be another sad statistic... take control of your future health - starting today.

Explore the ARPF Website - Your Good Health Awaits

We encourage you to take advantage of all the ARPF website offers, including:

Take control of your brain health. Learn about The 4 Pillars of Alzheimer's Prevention.
Stay updated with the latest news and research. Subscribe to the ARPF newsletter.
Assess your current brain function and stress level. Take one of our quizzes today.
Discover how you can benefit from our current research. Discover our techniques for renewed brain health.

Our Mission - Working to Empower You

Established in 1993 by Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D., the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation is committed to preventing, delaying the onset, and slowing the progression of Alzheimer's disease through an integrative or holistic medical program.

With an emphasis on clinical research and educational outreach, the Foundation believes aging need not be a time of degeneration, but rather a time of regeneration and renewed wisdom.

We seek to make information about conventional and complementary or holistic medicine available to everyone - to teach and empower people everywhere how to properly care for and nurture optimal brain health.

Why is information about proper brain health so important? By slowing the progression of Alzheimer's disease by just five years, we can reduce the number of cases by up to 50 percent. And if the onset of Alzheimer's can be delayed for 10 years, scientists tell us that the disease would essentially be eradicated.

Support the ARPF Today

Enjoy all the resources the ARPF has to offer. However, please realize that, without support, we would not be able to continue our mission of providing the best in holistic and complementary medical Alzheimer's research and education. All ARPF programs are made possible by generous contributions by people like you. Thank you!

Your support is more important than ever. Donate today!

Remember: Your donation is fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

A special thanks to the many institutions, including the Mayo Clinic, the Alzheimer's Association, and the University of Arizona, that have recently joined our mission to educate the public about the benefits of positive lifestyle choices.

The Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation is a charitable organization registered under s.496.411(3), F.S. A copy of the official registration may be obtained from the division of consumer affairs by calling 1-800-435-7352 Toll-Free within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. ARPF's registration number in Florida is CH-31726.

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