April is National Foot Health Awareness Month, and we’d like to take this time to raise awareness for our senior patients! Our feet carry us through life and because of that, it’s important we put time into keeping them healthy and pain-free. For seniors, including some extra daily foot care steps into your daily routine […]
Spring has sprung and people are getting out of the house to enjoy the pleasant weather. This includes older Americans as well. Seniors need to be especially careful with outdoor activities. Here are a few tips to ensure your senior feet stay healthy this season. There are several foot and ankle issues unique to seniors, […]
As we age, it’s common to experience problems with our health. However, just because we’re getting older doesn’t mean foot problems are natural. They could be a symptom of a more serious health issue. Here we will go over some of the more common foot issues that can come with age and offer a few […]
September is Healthy Aging Month. It is the perfect time to take a moment to look at the most common problems older people have with their feet and then go over some easy tips seniors can take to make sure their feet are the healthiest they can be. WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON PROBLEMS FOR […]
Although issues with your foot health can affect you at any age, an estimated 88% of older people experience foot problems. As the years go by, our feet suffer a lot of wear and tear. It’s important to pay attention to what your feet are telling you. Luckily, there are several steps you can take […]
As you age, all the steps you’ve taken every day add up, and the components of your feet and ankles begin to break down more often. With many people experiencing systemic diseases like peripheral artery disease and diabetes as they mature, there’s a concomitant increase in skin and nail conditions, among others. Seeing your foot […]
As you age, your feet become more susceptible to a variety of ailments and conditions, just like the rest of your body. But foot or ankle problems and the resulting pain can seriously sidetrack your mobility. Seeing your foot doctor regularly is an excellent strategy to minimize foot, ankle, and heel problems now and […]
Taking proper care of your feet is especially important for patients with diabetes since the nerve damage that accompanies the disease can make your feet lose any sense of feeling. This can result in the development of ulcers that can lead to amputation. If you have diabetes, you should make regular visits to your foot […]
Our feet and ankles really take a beating over the years, so it’s extremely important to be aware of this and to remember that you have to take charge in the health of your feet and ankles by doing exercise and physical therapy, eating a healthy diet, and by visiting your podiatrist at least once […]
As we get older it’s important to take care of our bodies more and more. A lifetime of use, history, and knowledge is built up and we use every piece of it to move on and forward. The same notion applies to our feet. We use our feet every day and often forget to care […]
