When it comes to senior healthcare, one area that often gets overlooked is foot care. Yet for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities, routine visits with a podiatrist are essential—not only for comfort, but also to maintain mobility, prevent injury, and improve quality of life. From nail care to wound care, proactive foot [...]
In the world of long-term care, few events generate more anxiety than state inspections. Whether it’s an annual survey or an unannounced visit, these assessments carry significant weight for a facility’s reputation, compliance standing, and quality-of-care ratings. While the main focus is typically on major categories like nutrition, cleanliness, staffing, and medication administration, one crucial [...]
Your residents’ feet can tell a lot about their overall health. As a podiatrist providing care in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, I witness firsthand the impact that foot health has on overall well-being. For seniors and individuals in long-term care facilities, foot problems can quickly escalate, leading to pain, reduced mobility, and even [...]
Nail care may not always take center stage in discussions about senior health, but it plays a crucial role in overall well-being. Proper nail maintenance is far more than a cosmetic concern for seniors—it's an essential aspect of personal hygiene and health. From preventing infections to ensuring mobility, nail care can significantly impact your patient's/resident's [...]
Lower extremity edema is a common challenge in skilled care settings and assisted living facilities, particularly among older adults and those with mobility limitations. As a podiatrist who has provided services in long-term care facilities in Illinois and Florida, I’ve seen how this condition can lead to complications like skin breakdown, infections, and reduced mobility. [...]
Falls are one of the most significant concerns in long-term care facilities, affecting both the quality of life and physical health of residents. As a podiatrist for more than 30 years, I know how essential it is to reduce fall risks in long term care facilities. I also know that it takes a multifaceted approach, [...]
Diabetes can have severe implications for foot health, especially for older adults in long-term care facilities. High blood sugar can damage nerves and reduce blood flow to the feet, making even minor injuries a potential risk for infection. For nursing home and assisted living facility residents, diligent foot care is essential to preventing complications and [...]
