Aging
Feet Facts for People Over 50
According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, the older adults population averages anywhere between 2,000 and 9,000, adding up to three million steps a year. Times that by 50 or more and you can imagine the wear and tear your feet have endured once you reach the half-century mark in life. The following are…
The Importance of Maintaining Proper Foot Care as You Age
Maintaining proper foot care is essential at any age, and it’s especially important for the elderly population to pay close attention to their feet. Schedule a consultation with a podiatrist for additional information on how to care for aging feet. The Elderly and their Feet As we age we start to notice many changes in…
How to Prevent Elderly Falls
Elderly Americans are very susceptible to falls as they get older. Everyone experiences decreases in flexibility, balance, strength, and the senses as they age. This correlates to some eye-opening statistics. 1 in 4 Americans aged 65 and older fall each year. An elderly American is being treated for a fall in an emergency room every…
Why Elderly Persons Should Always Be Moving
Aging experts say that telling the elderly to take it easy and not exercise is bad for their long-term health. Many believe that aging causes a loss of strength and fitness, but some experts say it is actually the opposite. The elderly have an increased risk of falling due to slower reaction times and decreased…
How to Take Good Care of Your Aging Feet
Taking care of your feet is instrumental in preventing potential injury, especially as you get older. The following are some tips on how to properly care for your feet. Tips for Properly Caring for Feet in Advanced Age 1. Thoroughly Wash, Dry, and Moisturize Feet It’s common among the elderly to suffer from both dry…
Elderly and their Feet
While proper foot care is important for everybody, senior citizens have the tendency to be more susceptible to certain foot conditions. The elderly should therefore be well informed about any problems that may arise and about what they can do to properly avoid or treat them. Some of the most common foot problems seniors are…