Beat the Texas Heat: Help If Your AC Goes Out If you've stepped outside this month, you already know — this has been a brutal stretch of heat. For seniors and anyone managing a health condition, a broken air conditioner isn't just an inconvenience. Heat-related illness can set in fast, and knowing your options ahead of time can make all the difference. Our bodies become less efficient at regulating temperature as we get older, and many common medications can make it harder to cope with heat. If your home climbs above 80–85 degrees for more than a few hours, it's worth taking action rather than waiting it out. Watch for heavy sweating or hot skin that isn't sweating, dizziness or confusion, nausea, or a fast weak pulse. If you or a loved one shows these signs, move to a cooler space immediately and don't hesitate to call 911 — heat stroke is a medical emergency. Live in Palo Pinto or Parker County? Texas Neighborhood Services (TNS), the local Community Action Age...