Giving More Seniors a Place to Call Home

Ruthie Alexander transformed a 4,000-square foot house into a haven for seniors, some of whom, suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia, had no other place to turn. Thanks to a business loan from HOPE, Alexander’s supportive living facility recently expanded, allowing her to purchase a house adjacent to her existing business. With the additional rooms, Alexander can welcome more residents in the space that features private bedrooms with flat-screen TVs, a sitting room with a fireplace and a miniature spa room. “I have a heart for the elderly and I want them to be somewhere nice,” says Alexander.