Senior foot care
Senior foot care
Routine foot care becomes genuinely difficult when reaching your feet or seeing them clearly is hard, and small problems in an older foot turn into large ones quickly. Regular professional care prevents most of them.
What's Involved
- Routine nail and skin care — Safe trimming of thickened nails and reduction of corns and calluses.
- Circulation and sensation checks — Screening at each visit for the changes that raise ulcer risk.
- Footwear review — Practical advice on shoes that fit a changed foot shape.
When to Come In
- Difficulty reaching your feet — Reduced mobility or eyesight making self-care unsafe.
- Thickened or discoloured nails — Nails that are painful in shoes.
- Diabetes or poor circulation — Conditions that make any foot problem more serious.
This content is for general information only and isn't medical advice. Talk with a qualified provider about your own situation. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.