Born in 1916 and 1921, respectively, Alex and Kay met at the Jewish Center in Detroit, Michigan. But they were separated when Kay had to move to California due to her father's lung condition. While Alex was in the service during World War II, they maintained contact through letters. Alex proposed, they married in 1948, and they ran a bowling alley in Detroit. In 1951, they moved to California, where Alex owned and managed his own businesses - first a dry cleaner's on Lincoln Boulevard, then a laundromat in Culver City. In his 50s, he learned a new trade and started a home business, "Replacement Draperies & Window Coverings." It was so successful that they were able to travel extensively. Kay helped out with sales, and she volunteered for 16 years at Kaiser Permanente gift shop. They were blessed with two daughters and four grandchildren.

A few years ago, Kay's memory started to fail, and her doctor said she needed 24-hour daily care. Their daughter, DeeBye, became a full-time caregiver. But Kay was no longer safe at home, and Alex and DeeBye needed help caring for her. So, at age 86, Alex retired, and Alex and Kay enrolled at WISE for five days a week until they found an assisted living facility.

But three months later, they missed the friendships and activities at WISE so much that they moved to another facility in Santa Monica and re-enrolled at WISE! WISE provides them a place to socialize and partake in recreational activities. And, of course, they can be together!