Having fungus in one toe nail can spread to other toe nails, which can spread into the skin on your feet. This is called athletes foot. The best thing to do is to treat nail fungus as soon as you notice a change in the nails. Look out for nails that are: Discoloured. Thickened. Brittle/crumbly/ragged, misshapen, and/or smelly.

Dry and fragile skin is at a higher risk for sores and injury. Wearing protective socks, shoes, and/or slippers can help prevent injury to the skin and add a preventative measure, protecting our feet. If you are diabetic, check your feet daily and assess for any new open cuts or sores.

Thick nails are difficult to cut, can catch on socks, leave raged edges, are uncomfortable, and may lead to others wanting to hide their nails. Its common for many people to have difficulty trimming their own nails. This can be due to the inability to bend down and reach, not taking the time for self care, or having loved ones rescheduling nail trimming day due to life and all its chaos. Having the nails filed down, trimmed, and cared for helps the appearance & overall health of the nails. 

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KC Medical

As we age, we want to maintain our independence with living a healthy lifestyle. When it comes to foot care, the numbers show three out of four people develop serious foot problems, that is a large number of people. By maintaining our foot health we are taking care of our bodies overall health. When you think about our feet, what do they do for us? The first thing that comes to my mind, is our feet help us balance. If we have pain, abnormal growth, overlapping toes, fallen arches, long toe nails, ingrown toe nails, these are some factors that can cause discomfort and affect our balance. With balance, we are helping our body from having unnecessary falls. Foot Care Nurses are here to use their knowledge and create a care plan for those in their care, for preventative measures and continuation of care. We want clients to be active for as long as they possibly can. Walking is a form of exercise that keeps our body strong and maintains our heart health. Having regular foot care appointments every 6-8 weeks allows nurses to assess for diabetic foot complications, arthritis concerns, any nerve damage or poor blood circulation. Having healthy feet and healthy nails gives us the confidence and independence to continue to enjoy our daily activities. There are many foot problems that we can avoid.
• Check your feet daily or have a care provider or loved one do so. Take the time to look for cuts, blisters, bruises, sores, infected toenails or swelling. 
• A lot of people do not know that nurses do not soak feet during foot care appointments as there is a potential risk for a cut or injury to the skin, as we use rotary tools, trimmers, and files. With skin that is pruned there is a higher risk for injury.
• Clean feet daily and dry your feet and between your toes.
• The best feeling after a foot care services is how soft and smooth they feel. Maintain this at home by using unscented cream on the tops and bottoms of your feet. Be sure to wipe off any extra cream and try your best to not apply in between the toes.
• Lastly, spend some money on a nice pair of comfortable shoes that work for your feet. Costco has comfortable Adidas they sell for $50.00, buying a few pairs and rotating pairs each day allows your other shoes to dry and air out. Many people have foot problems due to improper sizing, support or grip. Be sure to wear a clean set of socks daily, avoid socks with tight elastics, and find a pair that are breathable to your feet.

We look forward to your appointment with us!