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Exercise Feet: Blood circulation to your feet may decrease as you age. To promote healthy circulation, do daily foot exercises like toe curls, stretches, and ankle rotations. These exercises strengthen muscles, improve circulation, and help you maintain flexibility. Also, give yourself regular foot massages or consider having a professional reflexology session for optimal wellbeing.

Manage Chronic Conditions: Seniors with diabetes or circulation problems should pay extra attention to foot care and work closely with healthcare professionals to manage their conditions effectively.

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If you are experiencing any kind of persistent foot pain, swelling, numbness, or other concerning symptoms, consult a podiatrist or healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment beforetheycausemoreseriousproblems.

To maintain the health and well-being of your feet, make foot hygiene a priority by regularly washing them with mild soap and warm water. Conduct routine inspections of your feet, being vigilant for any signs of cuts, sores, blisters, or skin colour or texture changes. This proactive approach to foot care is especially crucial for older adults as it can aid in preventing injuries, falls, and complications arising from chronic conditions such as diabetes. Early detection of issues allowsforpromptintervention,potentiallymitigatingfurthercomplications.

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Senior adults experience more problems with their feet than younger adults simply because they have used them longer. Women are four times more likely than men to have foot problems, probably because of the preponderance of high heels. Other conditions like diabetes and poor circulation can also affect foot health. The danger of neglecting feet can mean reduced quality of life and problems with coordination, balance, and gait, all of which produce an increased risk of falling and can lead to diseases and infections. Like other parts of the body, however, good care and maintenance can go far in promoting health and ensuring that senior individuals remain mobileandindependent.

Formoreinformationonfootcare,pleasevisit;https://advancingyourhealth.org/foot-care-for-seniors-10-important-tips/