Senior Foot Care – Keeping Your Feet Healthy as You Age
Proper foot care is essential for overall health, mobility, and independence, especially as we age. Over time, the natural aging process can lead to dry skin, weakened muscles, poor circulation, and an increased risk of foot conditions. Additionally, foot problems can be early warning signs of serious health conditions like diabetes, vascular disease, and nerve damage.
At Southwest Foot Care & Associates, we specialize in senior foot care, helping older adults maintain comfort, stability, and mobility. Our expert team is here to provide the care you need to keep your feet healthy and pain-free.
Routine Foot Maintenance
Many seniors experience issues such as thickened toenails, corns, calluses, and dry skin, which can lead to discomfort and infection. Limited mobility or vision problems may make it difficult to perform routine foot care at home. That’s where we come in. Our senior foot care services include:
- Toenail trimming and management of thick nails
- Reducing corns and calluses
- Foot hygiene services
These simple but essential treatments help prevent infections, relieve discomfort, and keep feet in optimal condition.
Diabetic Foot Care
More than 25% of Americans over 65 are living with diabetes, which significantly increases the risk of foot wounds, infections, and nerve damage. Without proper care, minor foot issues can develop into serious complications, including ulcers and amputations. Our diabetic foot care services include:
- Comprehensive diabetic foot exams (recommended at least once per year)
- Advanced wound care management for foot ulcers
- Fitting and ordering diabetic shoes for extra protection
- Diagnostic nerve testing for peripheral neuropathy
Early detection and proactive care can prevent serious complications and help seniors stay active and mobile.
Balance & Fall Prevention
Aging naturally leads to muscle weakness, loss of coordination, and balance issues, increasing the risk of falls and injuries. Falls can lead to serious health declines and long-term mobility challenges, but with the right support, they can be prevented.
We offer:
- Fall risk assessments to identify potential hazards
- Gait analysis and treatment for walking difficulties
- Braces and ankle-foot orthoses for improved stability
- Physical therapy exercises to strengthen muscles and improve balance
Preventing falls is key to helping seniors maintain independence and quality of life.
Foot Pain & Deformities
Over a lifetime, the average person walks enough to circle the earth four times—that’s a lot of wear and tear! As a result, seniors commonly experience heel pain, arthritis, bunions, hammertoes, and arch problems. Other age-related changes include flattening arches, weakened ligaments, and loss of natural foot padding.
At Southwest Foot Care & Associates, we provide both conservative and surgical treatments to relieve foot pain and correct deformities, including:
- Custom orthotics for arch and heel pain
- Physical therapy and stretching exercises
- Minimally invasive procedures for bunions, hammertoes, and arthritis
Our goal is to help seniors move comfortably without foot pain slowing them down.
Schedule Your Senior Foot Care Appointment Today
If foot pain, instability, or chronic conditions are affecting your lifestyle or the well-being of a senior you care for, don’t wait to seek help. At Southwest Foot Care & Associates, we provide expert care to keep seniors active, independent, and pain-free. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and take the first step toward healthier feet!