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Foot Issues in Elderly Adults

Homecare in La Jolla CA: As your elderly loved one gets older, they might think a lot about how they can stay healthy. They might think about their heart and gut health.
Homecare in La Jolla CA: Foot Issues
Homecare in La Jolla CA: Foot Issues

As your elderly loved one gets older, they might think a lot about how they can stay healthy. They might think about their heart and gut health. They might think about eating better and exercising more. However, many elderly adults forget to think about the health of their feet. It is important to know that if there are issues with one’s feet, they can become homebound, immobile, or have other complications, as well. You can help your elderly loved one by learning about common foot issues and foot care.

 

Common Foot Issues in Elderly Adults

As people get older, they may complain about their feet more often. There are multiple issues that elderly adults often experience with their feet. Some of the most common foot issues in elderly adults include the following:

  • Bunions
  • Hammertoes
  • Heel pain
  • Corns
  • Ingrown toenails
  • Deformities
  • Calluses

Each one of these problems can limit your elderly loved one’s mobility. Your elderly loved one might not be able to walk properly or walk at all for weeks if these issues are too severe. They might need a wheelchair to get around. However, it is important to know there are many ways to properly care for the feet and get treatment if needed.

 

Foot Care Tips for Your Elderly Loved One

When teaching your elderly loved one to care for their feet, they need to think about taking care of their hells, toenails, and all areas of their feet.

When people get older, it can be tougher to take care of their toenails and feet by themselves. This is why you might have to hire someone to help them. Some caregivers can provide this type of care for your elderly loved one.

If you notice discoloration in your elderly loved one’s toenails or feet, wounds, or sores on their feet, or if they have odd sensations in their feet, this might mean they need help to care for their feet.

In addition, you might want to schedule them a doctor’s appointment to check for any health problems that might be causing issues with their feet. They might have diabetes or another health concern that needs to be treated.

These are some of the things that you should know about foot issues in elderly adults. If you are helping to care for your elderly loved one, it is important to make sure they take proper care of their feet, including their toenails.

 

For more information about hiring Homecare in La Jolla, CA, call the friendly caregivers at La Jolla Nurses Homecare who can help your aging parents remain in their own homes, at 858-454-9339. We are a home care agency providing quality and affordable senior care in La Jolla, CA, and the surrounding communities.

Sources
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
https://medlineplus.gov

Brittnei Salerno

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