Good touch is something that benefits us all. But while it is hugely important to human growth and development, older adults are predominantly touch starved. This is not okay, because it leaves older adults more vulnerable and less healthy than they need to be.

It is understandable. Many older adults live alone, or they live with

Certain healthy habits are so ingrained that people don’t think twice about them. Daily tooth brushing, and regular visits to the doctor, dentist, and optician are built into most people’s schedules. Evidence-based foot care should also be included in everyone’s routine. Healthy, pain-free feet increase mobility, allow people to remain active, and improve balance.

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It should go without saying that men need foot care as much as women do, but it is sometimes harder to convince them. Most women have some history of foot care, like a spa pedicure, and it isn’t a great leap for them to embrace more comprehensive evidence-based footcare, especially as they get older or

We’re arriving at the end of winter now, with the spring equinox arriving March 19. Winter forced many people to stop walking and stay indoors. Though this sounds cozy and is certainly a better choice than walking on slippery surfaces and chancing a fall, inactivity can lead to aches and pains. Feet that are stiff

We’re approaching deep winter now with shorter days, long cold nights, and weather-related health challenges. Managing the transition from cold air to warm air, and from warm rooms to cold floors, is important for your feet. When feet get cold, but the body is warm, small itchy painful swellings called chilblains can occur on toes,

Hydration status manifests on the skin. At FootCare by Nurses, we spend time helping elders understand the importance of hydration, along with personalized strategies to do that. Hydration is not only about how much water you drink. Human bodies need the right combination of fluids and salts to function. Broth soups, lemonade, drinking milk, and

Pain, Wounds, and Falls Are Avoidable With a Little Care

Unruly nails and sore, stiff feet often contribute to pain, lack of balance, and falls. This is avoidable with care of feet. I am the founder of FootCare by Nurses, a skilled nursing agency based in Greenfield, Massachusetts, that specializes in care of feet. I and