Carrin Swanson started working as a receptionist at a nursing home when she was just fifteen years old. That job as a teenager turned into a life long devotion to serving senior citizens and people with disabilities. Today Carrin is the Program Manager at Dayhaven, an adult day care program of Catholic Charities Senior Services located in Schenectady, serving forty adults with physical or cognitive impairments, like Gracie Atwell shown in the photo on the right.

Many of the guests served at Dayhaven suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. The youngest guest is 52 and the oldest is 101. At Dayhaven, guests have an opportunity to socialize with peers and share in stimulating activities. Every aspect of a guest’s comfort and health is supervised by Carrin and her staff of professionals. Care, compassion and love are much in evidence at Dayhaven which has no age or geographic requirements.

Dayhaven gives family caregivers peace of mind. Husbands, wives and children have a safe and welcoming home-like alternative to placing loved ones in a nursing home.

Carrin leaves her guests at the end of every day knowing that she and her colleagues have made a difference in the lives of others. The rewards of her job are the smiles on the faces of her guests and their caregivers.

If you are interested in knowing more about what Dayhaven offers call (518) 346-1852.