Life does not end when one gets old; the Residents do not come to die, but to live in a community which permits them to continue to grow and fulfill their human potential.  The Little Sisters believe that spiritual well-being, social interaction and loving care are the keys to living a long and fruitful life.  Activities are designed to bring the Residents happiness by supporting their ability to take initiative, allow for interaction with youth, and contribute to their on-going sense of usefulness. But persons must also realize that their self-worth is not dependent upon what they “do” but how much God loves them.  What better way to understand that then being important to the persons with whom one shares everyday life?