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~ FOCUS ON FEET~

Taking Care Of Our Feet Is Critical As endurance and
We Age flexibility and reduce
fall risk. Walking and
Whether we’re living independently or swimming are also
receiving 24-hour care, it’s important that good activities for
we learn different ways to take care of our all-around
bodies. conditioning and
According to the team at Accredited maintenance.
Home Care, one of the biggest challenges But there’s less
of aging is that many of our body parts attention to activities
begin to work differently as we age. that can specifically
General muscle tone, for instance, declines, help the feet, which
which makes it even more vital to can be quite important to your overall usually help someone’s quality of life, Other solutions
continue regular physical activity. mobility, and difficult to deal with if seniors are advised to proceed with Foot care professionals can offer a
Our skin changes, which often means they are not functioning well. caution since some medical procedures variety of ways to reduce pain on feet
that we’re more sensitive and damage like Sometimes, advanced health conditions can be more challenging the older and improve care.
bruises take longer to heal. Our vision such as diabetes may even require someone is, and complications can ·-Wider shoes can cut down on pain
may change, which may require other amputation. include everything from pulmonary from too tight shoes.
alterations to our daily routine such as One of the biggest conditions that can embolisms to difficulty healing. ·-Compression socks can help reduce
Some podiatrists may have longer pre-
driving less or requiring different optical occur in many seniors is less circulation, and post-surgery swelling as well
prescriptions. which can lead to a variety of problems, ·-Lotions and oils can help reduce
Our diet may change as well – certain including: protocols for dryness
foods may no longer agree with us and we ·-Dry skin seniors to make ·-Regular activity. Alternating between
also may need to eat more of other types ·-Brittle nails sure that there is keeping your feet up and walking
of food for general good health. ·-Slower healing of sores or bruises more extended can improve blood flow.
time for healing
Some of these changes may come from ·-Constant cold/difficulty warming ·-Filing down corns and calluses
aging, some from certain health ·-Age can also lead to feet slightly and that their regularly. (Check with a doctor first
conditions. widening. family members for recommended brands)
The lower body especially can go -Conditions like neuropathy can lead and caregivers can have a role in the The team at Accredited Home Care is
through a larger shift – the muscles of the to excessive pain like burning and recovery process. This is partly to keep happy to offer suggestions for clients
them from overextending themselves or
hip, knees, legs, and feet may collectively tingling, especially in the feet and hands. and their caregivers for specific foot
weaken. Feet problems can be aggravated by trying to rush the healing by using their treatment options.
People also may have problems with things like wearing too tight of shoes or feet during the recovery process.
their joints, such as arthritis and other socks, which can reduce circulation and
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walk. Get help The California Sizzling Seniors will be the Legion venue. Honoring our veterans.
This is why many seniors are known to One place to start on your journey of featured performers at the Laguna Beach Directors Judy Talbot and Ginni Gordon
shuffle as they walk – not only does it hurt healthier feet is by seeing a professional. American Legion, Post 222, on November ((760) 310-2413
more than it used to, but they’re also A general provider can usually offer 11, Veterans Day event, 11:30 am. , The California Sizzling Seniors make their
concerned about all of these conditions suggestions to help keep your feet in 384 Legion Street, Laguna Beach. third year performance at the November
affecting their balance and increasing the good shape, or diagnose basic problems. Featuring vocalists, Dorcas Preston, Ms. 3rd, Golden Future 50+Expo, at Anaheim
risk of falling. A podiatrist, which is a physician who Senior America 2001, Norma Morein, Ms. Stadium Conference Center, Gate 6, 2000 ,
Though a bad fall anytime can be specializes in feet issues, can provide Senior California 2011, the Spirit Anaheim.E. Gene Autry Way. They bring to
painful, it can be especially devastating for even more advanced care and Performers, Judy Talbot, Helena Hansen, the conference the sensational Sequinettes,
someone older and in weaker health. recommendations. Myrna Motzer, Ginni Gordon, and the Judy Talbot, Helena Hansen and Ginni
Not only could it take a long time to Either one can let you know if there sensational Sequinettes, and Emcee, Rick Gordon singing patriotics songs to honor
heal from major trauma like a broken hip, are any immediate concerns or take care Talbot. This is the fifth appearance the Veterans Day.
this type of disability may require of any initial problems with the structure Sizzling Seniors have made at this American
someone to relocate to a place that offers a of your feet themselves or how they
higher level of care. For someone who function. Ginni Gordon singing God Bless the USA
prides themselves on their independence This can include bunions which are
of living at home, even with a caregiver, it bony bumps that often grow near the
makes sense to avoid falls at all costs. toes. Though these aren’t always painful
Focus on feet on their own, they can hurt or be
There are a variety of activities and irritated if they rub often against tight
exercises that can keep one’s body in good shoes or socks.
shape, such as tai chi, a low-impact but These can occur at any age but the
effective activity that many medical frequency increases in seniors. And,
professionals believe can improve although surgery to remove them can The California Sequinettes

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