Raise Awareness for Alzheimer's with Local Businesses

Join us in creating a more dementia-friendly Naples community! As a Naples Unites Emissary, you'll help expand our growing network of compassionate businesses that welcome and support families affected by Alzheimer's and dementia.

What You'll Do:

• Reach out to local businesses to invite them to join our Naples Unites program
• Share the meaningful impact of displaying our recognizable door logo that signals to families: "We're trying our best to be dementia-friendly"
• Offer businesses optional connection to our Alzheimer's Support Network staff for specialized training in redirection techniques and compassionate cognitive care
• Educate business owners about Alzheimer's and dementia, helping them understand how emotional reasoning often works better than logical approaches
• Highlight program benefits including website recognition and increased community awareness among the families we serve
• Report back to us about successful encounters and new business partnerships

Flexible Volunteering: Work entirely on your own schedule! Contact businesses wherever you like-whether it's near your home, during your regular errands, or in neighborhoods you frequent. This volunteer opportunity fits seamlessly into your routine and allows you to make a difference on your own time.

Why This Matters: With 120 businesses already committed to being dementia-friendly, you'll be expanding a network that makes a real difference in daily life for affected families. When someone sees our Naples Unites logo, they know that business is making an effort to be understanding and supportive.

Our program provides ongoing coordination and support to resolve any challenges that arise between our families and participating businesses, ensuring positive experiences for everyone involved.

Perfect for volunteers who:

• Are passionate about community outreach
• Want to make a tangible difference for families facing Alzheimer's
• Enjoy connecting with local business owners
• Believe in the power of education and awareness

Help us build a community where every family affected by dementia feels welcomed, understood, and supported wherever they go.