I agree with some of the responses. If you can get to a podiatrist, they will help those out of control nails. However, if you can have a professional pedicure, they will take care of the nails, reduce calluses, smooth and soften rough the feet and massage lower legs and feet.
Make sure you feel confident that the salon practices proper sanitizing and hygiene procedures. Also, some salon chairs require stepping up and so your LO needs to be able to get themselves up there.
Thank you every one!! I just moved here (Feb 15 was the first day of moving into my apartment) and got my first Dr appt ---not till April 8th. At home --in Wisconsin---I went to a foot clinic and had hoped to find one here in Pa. They were nurses on light duty from the hospital, or retired but wanted to keep active or student nurses. You got to soak your feet and then they filed/cut your nails, rubbed lotion on your feet up to your knee. Loved to go there every other month. almost like going to a spa. lol Think I will see about a pedicure meanwhile as I wait on my Dr appt. Thanks heaps everyone!
My dad goes to a local nail salon. He doesn’t know it’s called a salon or he’d never go again! It’s staffed by sweet Asian ladies who cut his awful, thick toenails regularly. They don’t mind a bit and do a great job. He’s gotten the full pedicure only a couple of times, he’s too frugal for it. It’s been a great solution for a big problem for us
Not an answer, but I was actually thinking about type of thing too, so interested in responses. My mom's toenails are awful, some especially thick. I tried to help her to cut when I saw this issue, but she's so nervous about it she's jumpy and if I nick her I probably wont be allowed close again! My tools that I have are just not up to the task. I was able to get one really long one, but I need help. She is hopefully transitiong to Assisted Living next week, and I'm hoping to find a podiatrist that makes housecalls; trying to get her to another yet another doctor appointment would be such a problem, she gets super anxious esp with the dementia it's a production. Anyone know of a podiatrist in Austin TX that might come to assisted living?
This is such a common need that my mom's NH and the adjoining AL had a contract with a group that came in periodically, if not then no doubt there will be someone who is coming in for other residents, ask around :)
The pain of toenails that are too long is insidious! First, go to a podiatrist and get your toe nails cut by a professional who also will examine your feet and give you advice on keeping your feet healthy.
For maintenance after the podiatrist, get regular salon pedicures and tell them to file your toenails instead of cutting them, and to not cut your cuticles. Depending on how quickly your toenails grow, a pedicure every other week or monthly should keep your feet in good condition.
Between pedicures, soak your feet at home in warm water with epsom salts. You can add essential oils to the water and make it feel like aromatherapy at a spa. Gently exercise your toes and ankles while soaking. Thoroughly dry your feet afterward.
If you can't see a podiatrist or nurse, a good salon will work with you over the course of several pedicures filing your toenails in order to get your feet back into shape.
In America most people go to a podiatrist for this, there are also certified foot care nurses in some areas - I imagine your doctor should know where to find them.
Have you considered a salon pedicure? My aunt would drive herself to a local nail clinic until she was 88. You have to supervise the person doing your feet so they cut your nails exactly as you would at home.
Think I will see about a pedicure meanwhile as I wait on my Dr appt. Thanks heaps everyone!
Anyone know of a podiatrist in Austin TX that might come to assisted living?
For maintenance after the podiatrist, get regular salon pedicures and tell them to file your toenails instead of cutting them, and to not cut your cuticles. Depending on how quickly your toenails grow, a pedicure every other week or monthly should keep your feet in good condition.
Between pedicures, soak your feet at home in warm water with epsom salts. You can add essential oils to the water and make it feel like aromatherapy at a spa. Gently exercise your toes and ankles while soaking. Thoroughly dry your feet afterward.
If you can't see a podiatrist or nurse, a good salon will work with you over the course of several pedicures filing your toenails in order to get your feet back into shape.
You have to supervise the person doing your feet so they cut your nails exactly as you would at home.