Being a family caregiver is not a job any of us sought – and probably never, ever considered the fact that this would become a part of our lives.  Our goal is to keep our sense of self and that’s how we will survive....

It was another  early summer day on the Great Plains.   Hot. Humid.  Cicadias rasping.  Over 100 degrees  mid-morning.  Lifelong habits in coping with summer heat kicked in.   Cool drinks in hand,  watermelon, cucumbe...

How to Stay Cool at Home during a Heat Wave  We live on the Great Plains where extreme heat and extreme cold are common experiences. Extreme heat, especially in places that don't experience it often, can be dangerous....