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Try soaking her feet in Epson salts (it is good for the whole body too!) to soften and make the feet feel great, then file with a good emery board.
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If u don't cut toenails correctly you can cause ingrown toenails. Nursing facilities don't allow staff to do them. Therebi usually a podiatrist on staff. Bad infections can occur too.
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Just took my Mo to a podiatrist. Medicare will pay for toenails to be cut every ten weeks. Mom usually has a balance of $11 after supplimental pays their share.
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Definetly soak feet first. I use an epsom salt with peppermint oil soak that i made. Definetly takes foot odor away and softens toenails. I clip what i can but for his thick nails i use an emory board. It is so relaxing he actually falls asleep while i do this. The music idea is great too...nice and relaxing. Good luck!
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Remember soaking the feet first is not just to clean the feet.
It also softens the nails and makes cutting and filing easier.
Even doing my own I always do them right after a bath or shower. Makes the whole process easier and skin smother.
As a retired cosmetologist, I've done many pedicures.
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Susan61, there is no need to every cut their toenails. I took care of my Moms THICK nails for 8 years. All you do it take an emery board and very gently file them down. I filed in the downward direction , top of toe -down. Very easy . You can do it when they are sleeping or with music on, actually its barely noticeable. My mom would pull her foot away some times but it worked fine. She used to have a podiatrist at the daycare do it for $40 and they were only cut straight across and sharp still, useless I thought. get some different strength files, it works fine. Good Luck, you definitely cannot hurt her this way.
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I agree, toenail clippings should be done by a podiatrist who can assess any other issues other than long nails. If one is diabetic, it is crucial to have this done by a doctor.
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I perceive it is premature to jump to solutions without attempting to understand her resistance to a pedicure. I suggest you find out if she had pedicures as a young adult. If she didn't, then she might not understand what you are proposing to do.
Also, she might have experienced a painful incidence when she was very young when someone tried to cut her toenails. Perhaps she believes that will happen again--even though it won't.
If she has her hair cut at a place that also offers mani/pedis, then you might consider that option. It might be less frightening than taking to a manicure place.
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Dad has the same problem.We could not find a traveling podiatrist. ( make sure that they are covered by your insurance) We were going to a podiatrist and Dad did not like it when he was there so I have started doing it myself. I tell him I am going to cut his toenails and he does want to say it hurts! YEs, he can be jumpy. I just keep talking while I am doing it and some how I am successful. Make sure you have both kinds...large and small clippers. I also have him sit on the bed with his feet on the floor. Even if you only get a few done at a time you are making progress. Also, even though they will complain at the podiatrist an ice cream cone afterwards makes it all better!!!
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I wouldn't normally suggest this, but if the toenails aren't clipped and the feet examined regularly by a podiatrist, complications can arise.

So I would ask her internist or PCP about a light, short term tranquilzing drug which wouldn't compromise her ability to walk. Then perhaps she could get in to see a podiatrist.

As Babalou suggests, there might also be a home treating physician. Google home care physicians or podiatrists, then contact them to see if they would do in-home treatments.

We have the best podiatrist with whom we've ever treated. And b/c she's the best, her assistants do use electrical equipment to sand down the nails, so that could be an issue if this person's toenails need that kind of attention.
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Can you find a podiatrist who will come to the home?
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Thanks
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Yes that's what I thought
We used to take her for a mani pedi
She wouldn't get out of the car the last time. No amount of bribing worked
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Should be done by a podiatrist.
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