Healthy feet can make a huge difference for your seniors mental and physical health. These are just a few of the details that can help you to make sure her feet are as healthy as they can be.
Check Her Socks and Shoes for Comfort and Size
Socks and shoes need to be both comfortable and the appropriate size for your seniors’ feet. So often aging adults rely on the fact that they have known for years what their shoe size is. The problem with that is that feet do change size over time. Have your senior’s feet properly measured to make sure you know the correct sizing. Check shoes for hard spots or uncomfortable areas, because those are common even in shoes that are the right size.
Encourage Your Senior to Wear Shoes
Some people just hate to wear shoes, whether they’re the right size or not. If that describes your elderly family member, you may have some work to do in convincing her to start wearing shoes regularly. Look for extremely comfortable and supportive shoes that are easy to wear all day long. It helps if there’s something about the shoes that your senior loves, like the color or the style.
Help Her to Inspect Her Feet Regularly
Regular foot inspections can help your elderly family member to avoid future problems with her feet and with her health. But that’s not always easy for her to do on her own. Start making it a habit to help your elderly family member to clean, dry, and inspect her feet regularly as a part of her daily care. It doesn’t have to take a long time and it can help you to spot potential problems when they’re still small enough to deal with quickly.
Talk with Your Senior’s Doctor about Potential Foot Issues
Some aging adults have a greater propensity for problems with their feet due to existing health issues. This might be the case for your senior, too. Talk with her doctor about what you need to be on the lookout for and what could be the right answer for her. Having a solid plan for helping your senior to balance her foot care with her overall wellness is crucial.
If your senior’s feet aren’t supporting her the way that she needs and wants them to, there may be some small changes you can make that help. Work with her medical team, elder care providers, and your senior to figure out the routine that will help her the most.
If you or an aging loved one are considering elder care in Billings, MT, please contact the caring staff at SYNERGY HomeCare Billings today at 406-839-2390.
