Talking Health with the Clinton County Health Department

Over the past few years I have watched my mother, and her siblings, navigate caring for my aging grandparents. I have seen just how quietly caregiving can reshape someone’s everyday life. It can mean juggling appointments, medications, errands, household tasks, and difficult decisions, all while trying to remain present as a son or daughter rather than feeling like a full-time care coordinator. Their experience has shown me both the deep love behind this work and the toll it can take when someone carries too much alone. Supporting informal caregivers isn’t simply a kind gesture; it’s a way to help the people you love protect their own well-being while continuing to care for the people who once cared for them (and me!). Our expert this month is Nicole Durgan, Caregiver Coordinator at the Clinton County Office for the Aging . She has more than 8 years of experience helping caregivers navigate their journey and access caregiver support services and respite. Her knowledge of how systems ...