According to Equest board member and avid equestrian Harley Cozewith, “Helping horses manage the heat and bugs in the summer is a priority at Equest. They could use some help! “The mission of Equest is not possible without a healthy herd of horses. Therapy horses are worth their weight in gold, are not easy to come by, and are in high demand as the number of therapeutic … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Equest
Heat exhaustion/heat stroke
Visiting Nurse Association Has A New Slate Of Board Officers And Members For Its Fiscal Year
While the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) is distributing cool fans with its clients thanks to its Summer Fan Drive program, it has also been literally bringing on board new officers and board members as of Saturday, July 1. Leading the board are Chair Eugenia King, Chair-Elect Kevin Eden, Treasurer Andres Villareal and Secretary Levi H. … [Read more...] about Visiting Nurse Association Has A New Slate Of Board Officers And Members For Its Fiscal Year
Insider Tip: Dallas Zoo Is Following Up Today’s Sold-Out Dollar Days Part I With Part II In August
Sorry if you missed today's sold-out "Dollars Days" at the Dallas Zoo. Despite the heat, the animals were welcoming humans of all ages. Why, the penguins even did their fanciest splashes for the crowds. In preparation for the stellar turnout, the Zoo-sters arranged ramped-up assistance for guests to wander the grounds in the "feels like 114 degrees" heat. If you … [Read more...] about Insider Tip: Dallas Zoo Is Following Up Today’s Sold-Out Dollar Days Part I With Part II In August
With Only Ten Fans Left, VNA Is Putting Out An SOS To Help Clients In Sweltering Conditions
Someone should have nominated the creator of air conditioning as the Texan Of The Century. Can you just imagine our fore-mothers and -fathers building the foundation of today’s North Texas in the heat of summer wearing corsets, long dresses, high-neck collars and such with the only respite being an open window with a breeze blowing through occasionally? On Wednesday, North … [Read more...] about With Only Ten Fans Left, VNA Is Putting Out An SOS To Help Clients In Sweltering Conditions
A Gentle Reminder: Tips On How To Survive This Year’s Toasty Fourth Of July Days
There are certain things you can bet on about the next few days. Temperatures are going to be roasty toasty. The skies will be filled with sparkling bursts of fireworks. A heck of a lot of folks are going to be away for a long holiday weekend. And needless to say, Ercot is definitely not going to be taking time off. With all these activities taking place, it’s going to be a … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Tips On How To Survive This Year’s Toasty Fourth Of July Days
The Senior Source’s Beat The Heat Is Providing AC Units And Extra Help For Sweltering Seniors
The thermometer is inching its way upward to a North Texas heat wave. Experts are literally sweating it out that this year’s summer could be a record-breaking scorcher. While some will while away the problem by getting out of town to cooler place, and others will just chill at home with their AC blasting away, way too many seniors will suffer in their homes that can be … [Read more...] about The Senior Source’s Beat The Heat Is Providing AC Units And Extra Help For Sweltering Seniors
Four Days Of Fourth Of July Can Be A Dazzling Celebration Thanks To Safeguards Being In Place
This Fourth of July is a holiday that most grownup kids dream of — a four-day holiday in the middle of summer. Okay, so today isn’t officially a day off, but most folks are cutting out early ... if they even showed up at all. On the other hand, since the Independence Day celebration is going to last longer than usual, it’s important to extend your care for your children and … [Read more...] about Four Days Of Fourth Of July Can Be A Dazzling Celebration Thanks To Safeguards Being In Place
Equest Residents Need High-Velocity Fans To Stall Away Staggering Summer Temperatures
Unlike San Carlos de Bariloche, where the day’s high is 34 degrees, North Texas is continuing to swelter. One can’t help but wonder how the early residents handled summer heat before air conditioning came along. But not everyone has air conditioning, swimming pools or even fans to deal with the stagnant temperatures and humidity. While The Senior Source is still trying to … [Read more...] about Equest Residents Need High-Velocity Fans To Stall Away Staggering Summer Temperatures
Now’s The Time To “Beat The Heat” For North Texas Seniors By Making A Cool Donation
It seems like North Texas went straight from the cool days of early spring immediately into the frying pan hot days of summer. There was no transitional time to adjust to blistering temperatures with daily threats of breaking all-time records. Starting this Sunday, thermometers are slated to bypass the 100-degree mark daily for nearly a dozen days. While most folks will … [Read more...] about Now’s The Time To “Beat The Heat” For North Texas Seniors By Making A Cool Donation
The Senior Source’s “Beat The Heat” Aims To Provide 100 AC Units For Elderly North Texans
Summer is truly upon North Texas with sweltering temperatures and humidity to boot. Even swimming pools seem too hot to take a dip. It’s hard to imagine how the pioneers ever suffered through a North Texas summer without air-conditioning or even electric fans. No wonder women were swooning! Unfortunately, too many of the elderly are having to face the broiling conditions … [Read more...] about The Senior Source’s “Beat The Heat” Aims To Provide 100 AC Units For Elderly North Texans
Rising Temperatures Can Result In Heat Stroke And Its Hottie Cousin Heat Exhaustion
Parts of North Texas are under a heat advisory with the triple-digit temperatures in the days ahead. While kids will be playing in the spray fountain at Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden, there are others who may become victims of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. But what's the difference between the two? Parkland Memorial Hospital’s Chief of Emergency Services and … [Read more...] about Rising Temperatures Can Result In Heat Stroke And Its Hottie Cousin Heat Exhaustion