older mobility gets limited and also strength in the hands. Vision usually becomes an issue and then we get thick, fungus toenails and they can’t be trimmed with regular clippers.” Although important for everyone, foot care is especially vital for those who suffer from diabetes – a disease which plagues the majority of Silver Angels’ patients. “Twenty-five percent of diabetics have hospitalization for foot issues,” Angela said. “One in five amputations are related to their feet. But with regular foot care, that number goes way down.” While foot care is the primary focus of Silver Angels, it’s not the only reason patients enjoy coming to the clinic. “They’re all such sweeties,” Edie said of the staff. “And it feels luxurious.” Held at the Silverton Senior Center each Tuesday and Wednesday, Silver Angels serves up refreshments in a room full of cozy chairs. And while patients sip coffee and soak their feet they are able to catch up with old friends. “For some of the patients who don’t get out a lot this is a social outing for them,” Angela said. “We make it lighthearted and fun.”
Silver Angels Foot Care Silverton Senior Center 115 Westfield St. Tuesdays and Wednesdays By appointment only: 503-201-6461 $40, cash or check (gift certificates available) Silver Angels Foot Care’s Jackie Niemeyer, Angela Smith and Leana Smith.
The staff – which includes four registered nurses and two volunteer receptionists – also enjoys their time at the clinic and are excited for the next phase.
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“You really do end up in a relationship with them,” Jackie Niemeyer, who has worked in foot care for over 21 years, explained. “It’s really rewarding.”
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