Have a Little Faith

A Sugar Creek Rest resident attended a Pittsburgh Penguins game with her family. Tickets were generously donated by First Niagara. 

Featuring Carrie Connelly, Activity Director, CTRS at Sugar Creak Rest in Worthington, PA. Carrie is newer to the Quality Life Services family of companies, but has already seen the good Don’t Stop Dreamin’ does. Here is what she has to say.

One of the Quality Life Services nursing home residents recently attended a Pittsburgh Penguins game with her family. Carrie Connelly, Activity Director, CTRS at Sugar Creek Rest in Worthington, PA has been employed since January 13, 2015 and just recently participated in her first dream. “[My favorite part of the dream granting process is] seeing a resident smile because they get to spend their dream with their family!” Connelly said. “It is intrinsically rewarding; knowing you have increased their quality of life and they have something very special to look forward to.”

Connelly said dreams make residents feel pleasantly surprised and very excited! “It makes their day,” Connelly adds.

Don’t Stop Dreamin’ is a way for residents to feel special. An organization unique to the QLS family of homes, and activity directors alike enjoy giving their residents a chance at making their dreams come true. “It means so much to Sugar Creek Rest because we are helping residents have the opportunity to make their wish come true,” Connelly explains. “If I could use one word to explain my perspective on dreams, it would be faith."

In addition to tending to residents, Connelly offers her insight about the importance of Don’t Stop Dreamin’ on a more personal level. “I’m a very compassionate person and I love to help others in need,” Connelly said. “It is so important to me to give opportunities for the residents to do things they enjoy.”