Why during this heatwave, when I try to cool Mom (91)'s bedroom with the air-conditioner, she would rather suffer with fan?

Mulata88: I just about cracked up laughing when your dear mom said that 108 degrees "wasn't too bad." Oh my! I think I might have had to pass out from the 108 temps!

Back in the 1970's I had a truck without air conditioning. I lived in Palm Desert, CA which is between Palm Springs and Indio. One day daughter and I were driving down the street remarking what a nice day it is. We passed a bank sponsored thermometer and the temperature was 110 degrees. I guess it is all in what you are used to.
As for Grandma, just because you are hot doesn't mean she is. Why oh why do we insist our comfort level is what everyone's comfort level should be? At work we have one gal who is always cold, and she is 32. So, on days she works we have to have the temp up higher than we do on the days she doesn't work. I wonder about her thyroid.