Quality Foot Care for Retirement Facilities and Long-Term Care Homes
Quality Foot Care for Retirement Facilities and Long-Term Care Homes
- Janis Boudreau
Our QUALITY FOOT CARE RETIREMENT FACILITIES PROGRAM and Long-Term Care Homes
You’ve been on your feet all day as a nurse tending to residents, and now they ache something fierce. Your heels feel cracked, your toes cramped. Working in a care facility means always being on the go to provide compassionate care, but who’s taking care of you? Your feet carry you through long shifts where you’re constantly moving between patient rooms, yet they often get overlooked. Let Advanced Foot Care and Wellness Centre lend a hand, or foot rather! Their team of qualified nurses will come to your facility and provide specialized assessments and treatments to give your hardworking feet some well-deserved TLC. With their caring approach and commitment to quality care, you can trust that your feet are in good hands. So take care of those who take care of others by bringing Advanced Foot Care into your facility for a foot care program that shows your staff and their feet some love.
Why Foot Care Is So Important for Retirement and LTC Residents
Your facility likely has a lot of residents who can no longer properly care for their feet on their own. Our foot care nurses are trained to handle a wide range of foot care needs to help keep your residents comfortable and mobile.
Assessments and Treatment Plans
Our nurses will conduct an initial foot assessment for each resident to evaluate any conditions present and determine an appropriate treatment plan. We look at risk factors like diabetes, poor circulation, mobility issues, and hygiene challenges to develop a plan that addresses each resident’s unique needs.
Professional Foot Care
Our nurses trim and file nails, treat ingrown toenails, corns and calluses, and moisturize and massage feet. We can also fit residents for prescription orthotics if needed. Your residents will receive the highest quality professional foot care to keep their feet healthy and pain-free.
Education and Risk Management
We work closely with your staff to help educate them on proper foot care techniques and risk factors to watch for between our visits. Our goal is to empower your staff and residents to better manage foot care in a way that prevents issues before they start.
Peace of Mind
What Our Expert LTC Nursing Foot Care Services Include:
If you or a loved one lives in a long-term care facility, foot care should be a top priority. Your feet bear the weight of your entire body all day, so keeping them healthy and pain-free is essential for mobility, independence, and overall well-being.
Preventing Infection
Many LTC residents have conditions like diabetes or poor circulation that make them more prone to foot injuries and infections. Professional foot care helps detect any wounds or ulcers early and treat them properly to avoid dangerous infections. Regular nail trimming, filing, and cleaning also reduce the risk of ingrown toenails that can lead to infection.
Improving Mobility
Healthy, pain-free feet are necessary for walking and staying active. Residents with conditions like arthritis, bunions, or heel pain will benefit greatly from professional foot care. Treatments like orthotics, padding, massage, and exercises can help relieve pain and improve mobility.
Boosting Self-Esteem
Providing Convenient on-Site Care at Your Facility
Comprehensive Foot Assessments
Our registered foot care nurses will perform a full assessment of residents’ feet to evaluate any conditions or concerns. We check for signs of infection, injury, poor circulation, as well as nail and skin care needs. Preventative care is essential, so we aim to detect any issues early and recommend appropriate treatment.
Nail Trimming and Filing
Untrimmed nails can lead to injuries, pain, and mobility issues. Our nurses trim and file residents’ nails to promote foot health and comfort. We use proper sanitation and tools to avoid injury and infection. For those with conditions like diabetes or poor circulation, nail care is especially important.
Corn and Callus Removal
Corns and calluses develop from excess pressure and friction. If left untreated, they can become painful, inflamed, and in severe cases lead to ulceration. Our nurses properly remove corns and calluses to avoid these complications while ensuring resident comfort. We take extra care for those with sensitive feet or health conditions.
Ulcer Prevention and Care
Better Foot Care Leads to Better Health and Wellbeing
Keeping residents’ feet healthy and pain-free is a top priority. That’s why we offer convenient on-site foot care at your facility. Our foot care nurses come directly to you, so residents don’t have to travel off-site for appointments.
Regular Visits and Assessments
Our foot care nurses visit facilities on a regular schedule, typically every 4 to 6 weeks. During each visit, they perform foot assessments on all residents to check for any issues and provide basic foot care like nail trimming, callus removal, and moisturizing treatments. For any problems detected, our nurses determine appropriate treatment and care plans to address them.
Individualized Care Plans
For residents with chronic conditions like diabetes, our nurses develop individualized care plans to monitor their feet, reduce complications, and keep them as healthy as possible. Care plans may include recommendations for proper footwear, orthotics, or wound care. Our nurses re-assess care plans with each visit to determine if any changes need to be made based on a resident’s condition and needs.
Education and Advice
- Choosing appropriate socks and slippers
- Moisturizing and massaging feet daily
- Inspecting feet regularly for any changes
- Keeping feet elevated and avoiding prolonged standing or sitting
