September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and local resources are available to support caregivers and family members.

One key initiative is the Reunite program, a collaboration between United Way and law enforcement agencies in Lee, Hendry, and Glades counties. Its main goal is to reduce search times when a vulnerable individual is reported missing.

The program is designed to assist in cases involving individuals who may have conditions like dementia, Alzheimer's, or autism. Scent kits, which can be stored in a temperature-controlled location at a participant's home, are essential tools for locating missing persons. These kits are effective for up to 10 years.

Jen Carolluzzi, Community Program Manager, emphasized the importance of rapid action when an individual goes missing. “Even secon

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