Special shoes ease discomfort from common foot conditions Aging and common health conditions like diabetes, arthritis, or swelling can cause changes in your older adult’s feet. That could make regular shoes difficult to put on or uncomfortable to wear. But to maintain their health, it’s important for older adults to be as active and mobile as possible. They also need to be…
Healthy feet help seniors stay as mobile, balanced, and independent as possible. To reduce the risk of foot problems that could affect overall health, Vive Health shares 8 essential senior foot care tips that help keep your older adult’s feet comfortable and healthy. Aging feet need extra care Aging takes a toll on the feet. But with a long caregiving To Do…
Good foot care products for seniors can improve health and safety Thinking about and caring for somebody else’s feet is kind of gross. But foot care is important for older adults because aging feet have poorer circulation and drier skin. That can cause bigger issues like pain, infection, unwillingness to walk, and increased fall risk. Solving common foot problems increases your older adult’s…
Athlete’s foot makes older adults suffer Even though you may want to avoid the issue, athlete’s foot can be stubbornly persistent and affect your older adult’s quality of life. Honestly, how happy could anyone be if their feet are burning with itchiness? Why do older adults get athlete’s foot? Unfortunately, this condition is common among older adults. Fungal and bacterial conditions…
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