Looking after your feet as you get older is vitally important to maintain good health and mobility, to remain living in the comfort of your own home with a good quality of life.
As podiatrists we know that good health starts from the feet up. Our ageing population means many of us will live for longer and it’s never too late to start looking after your feet so that they can take you through a long life – happily!
More than one third of people over 65 years old experience foot problems caused most often by bone density loss, poor circulation and general wear and tear. Some of these problems can be avoided. We’ve compiled a few of our articles all about looking after your feet as you get older.
7 common problems in people over 65
Here are some of the most common problems that we diagnose and treat in the clinic for our clients over 65. Starting a self-care program at home along with regular podiatry visits will help you maintain good foot health and a positive ageing experience. A few small adjustments in the way you care for your feet every day can make all the difference in the years to come.
High risk foot conditions – how to prevent further complications
Every year, people are admitted to hospital for amputations, and according to research, at least half of these could have been prevented with proper treatment and additional care. Don’t allow ulcers and wounds in your feet to continue without proper treatment. At Sanders Podiatry, we offer both advice and treatment of high risk foot conditions.
10 home care tips to look after your feet as you get older
Maintaining flexible and healthy feet so that you can enjoy your lifestyle during your older years, requires a little extra care. By creating some good wellness habits at home, your feet will take you much further on the journey ahead. Here are ten tips.
Healthy feet, healthy heart – how they’re related
When the heart begins struggling to circulate the blood around the body, blood flow slows down, and cholesterol can build up in the arteries and cause peripheral artery disease (PAD) which affects the hands and feet – the extremities. Here are symptoms to look out for.
7 ways to avoid frailty and live well into your older years
Frailty is not an inevitable part of ageing as it is often thought. In fact, through screening tests available today, symptoms of frailty can be detected, and any further deterioration can be prevented through lifestyle changes.
See one of our experienced podiatrists to help you with any age-related concerns
Phone us and make an appointment with one of our podiatrists to help you with any age related concerns you may have about your feet.
We treat a range of foot conditions in the clinic as well as providing a self-care program to help you care for your feet every day at home. We have three podiatry clinics in Mt Barker, Stirling, and Linden Park.
Sander Podiatry Adelaide – 08 8379 1456 (Greenhill Podiatry)