After helping to care for his mother-in-law, Jim reached out to Alzheimer’s Los Angeles to find opportunities in which he could help those who were in similar situations. We asked him to volunteer as a Speaker’s Bureau member.

The Speaker’s Bureau is composed of volunteers who help raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease by providing presentations or representing us at resource fairs. Jim was hesitant at first because he had no formal Alzheimer’s education. But after attending the Speaker’s Bureau training and shadowing experienced presenters, his confidence increased and he’s now been a valuable Speaker’s Bureau volunteer since 2016. Jim’s wife, Annie, also completed the training and is an active volunteer.

Jim says he enjoys outreach and education because, “I always come away learning more than I brought with me.”

If you are interested in joining the Speaker’s Bureau, please attend a training:

• Learn how to provide presentations about Alzheimer’s disease, brain health, and caregiving.
• Help raise awareness about dementia and connect community members to valuable services.

For more information, visit our Speakers Bureau page.