Northland Senior Resource Guide | Page 28

Love Your Feet By: Kijsa Irwin, RN, CFCN, owner/ operator, Trim and Chat Foot care We have two feet and five toes on each foot. That was an utterly ridiculous statement because everyone knows already, right? Why then is foot care one of the most neglected areas of our bodies, primarily with our elderly population? It’s time to wake up and be informed. Love your feet, you only get two of them! Routine foot care keeps feet healthy, but several disease processes make it a struggle. Several daily tips could help save your feet! Needless to say, as we age our bodies change, including our feet and toenails. What exactly does routine foot care entail? It’s important to keep our toenails neatly trimmed, keep our feet dry, inspect Z[H