Foot care
Healthy
feet are essential if the person with dementia is to remain mobile and active.
The following tips should help.
Make sure
the person is wearing well-fitting shoes - although slippers are comfortable,
they should not be worn for more than a few hours at a time, as they don't
offer enough support.
Address
problems such as corns or ingrown toenails by consulting a chiropodist
registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Make sure the person's feet are kept clean
and dry, with toenails cut short. A chiropodist can help with cutting toenails
if you find it difficult.
Contact
the GP in case of other problems - for example, if any part of the foot becomes
swollen or painful, or if the skin changes colour.
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