Compassion Home Care

02/18/2026

Most people want to stay in their home for as long as possible. This is called “aging in place.” Get resources to help you or a loved one age at home.

02/18/2026

Time = Brain. ⏱️🧠

When a stroke hits, the clock starts ticking. Learn how to spot the signs.

02/18/2026

KEDDO AAA Senior Health and Wellness Fair is scheduled for April 17, 2026 at the S.E. Expo in McAlester. This day is for those 55 years of age and older and residents of Choctaw, Haskell, Latimer, LeFlore, McCurtain, Pittsburg and Pushmataha counties. This is a day of fun with bingo and a health fair. If you would like to have a booth at our health fair please call 918-465-2367.

02/13/2026

HoughAid provides refurbished hearing aids to qualifying adults over the age of 19 or older. The program provides digital hearing aids and full audiology services for qualified Oklahomans with annual household incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty level ($31,300 annually for a one person h...

02/13/2026

02/10/2026

02/09/2026

We want to wish the following employees a happy anniversary for February. We are thankful to have each of you on our team and look forward to many more years together!

Kathy Burns, Billing - 25 years
Darla Pendergrass, LPN Intake - 19 years
Kristy Rose, LPN CM - 11 years
Chansley Coker, RN PCC - 8 years
Kristie Cobbs, PCA - 7 years
Alissa Justice, RN - 7 years
Wanda Gutierrez, PCA - 6 years
Dawn Hall, PCA - 3 years
Cheryl Henry, RN - 2 years
Lisa Crase, PCA - 2 years
Alisa Cruse, PCA - 2 years
Larry Ashing, PCA - 2 years
Katie Havard, PCA - 2 years
Jammie Shamburger, PCA - 2 years
Sara Pettigrew, PCA - 1 year
Judy Schreckhise, PCA - 1 year
Jessica Shields, PCA - 1 year

01/22/2026

🌨️ Weather Update 🌨️

I’ll keep these updates coming as often as I see moderate to significant changes — so get ready, because we’re entering that “eyes on the radar” phase of the forecast.

🌧️ Let’s talk about SLEET 🌧️
It’s looking likely that we’ll see some sleet before any snowfall. Late Friday morning into the early afternoon, we’re expecting sprinkles (not the sweet kind) mixed with sleet. As of now, snowfall isn’t expected to begin until around 2:00 PM.

❓So what does sleet mean for us ❓
Sleet creates that slick base layer, and the first few flakes of snow tend to melt on contact, which only adds to that slippery surface. It will take the temperature falling before snow starts to accumulate.

🤔 What can we do?
✅ Take it slow if you must be on the road
✅ Give yourself extra time to get where you’re going
✅ Leave plenty of space between you and other vehicles
✅ Keep roadways as clear as possible so emergency vehicles can move safely throughout the county

Stay weather aware, stay patient, and stay safe out there.

We will be keeping our eyes on the radar and out in the community as needed during this weather event.

01/19/2026

Your muscles clear glucose in two different ways after a meal.
Most people only use one.

When you sit after eating, glucose disposal depends almost entirely on insulin signaling from the pancreas. That pathway works, but it has limited capacity, which is why post-meal glucose spikes are higher and longer.

When you move after eating, even lightly, a second pathway turns on in parallel.

Muscle contraction independently activates glucose transporters (GLUT4), allowing glucose to enter muscle without waiting for insulin. The result is faster clearance, lower peaks, and less strain on the pancreas.

What’s happening under the hood:
• Muscle contraction triggers GLUT4 translocation
• Glucose enters muscle directly
• Blood glucose falls more quickly
• Insulin demand is reduced, not replaced

This isn’t about burning calories or “earning” food. It’s about using the physiology you already have. Walking after meals doesn’t override insulin. It adds another clearance pathway.

That’s why timing matters.