How to help seniors care for their feet

​It is very important for Seniors to take proper care of their feet for lots of reasons as foot problems tend to occur as we age. 
 
Feet lose cushioning/footpad over time and the nails grow thick and brittle.  Many Seniors experience reduced blood flow and this can delay healing of foot sores.  Bony deformities such as bunions and hammer toes, toenail disorders and arthritis are very common foot problems in older people.
 
Here are some Senior foot care tips for improved health and why foot care is important.

• If your feet are sore there is normally a reason for that so please don’t ignore any pain.  It could be due to corns or hard skin or maybe footwear that doesn’t fit correctly or may be old and need replenishing. 
• Proper fitting footwear is absolutely vital for everyone – too big and your foot moves around and too small and it creates pressure points which could lead to corns or callus or in severe cases, ulceration.
• Keep feet clean – this way you can more easily notice any changes to your skin or nails and visit your Foot Health Practitioner if concerned.
• Once you have cleaned them, you should moisturise your feet, but never between your toes as that can encourage fungal or bacterial infections.  Again, moisturising your feet will help reduce callus, help you to notice any changes in skin temperature or condition and rehydrate your skin.
• Movement like walking or golf or some other physical activity promotes circulation and good foot health.

 
At The Foot Care Centre we can help you to alleviate any problem you may have and also sell specialised gentle grip socks for people suffering from Diabetes and Oedema and wider fitting shoes and boots to accommodate any issues such hammer toes and bunions.

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