Seniors Foot Care We have been providing foot care service in Caregiving Centres for the elderly in City of Toronto Homes for the Aged since 1997. Our clinic also serves several Community Centres and Retirement Homes in the city. Looking after your feet at any stage of life is important. As you get older staying on your feet and keeping mobile are particularly important for general health and well being. Foot problems develop as a part of the aging process. Without timely intervention, there can be irreversible deterioration of the feet. Specialist Foot Care is required to treat problematic toenails and to monitor conditions such as diabetic feet and wounds. Long Term Care Facilities do not employ a Chiropodist/ Foot Specialist. They contract independent Foot Specialist to provide these services. Chiropody service is provided on site of the Caregiving Centre. Our Mobile Foot Services Foot Care specialists provide a comfortable, safe and caring setting for the residents in a clinic area on each unit. Sometimes the care may have to be done in the resident's room. Typically, residents receive treatment approximately every two months, or depending on the individual need and the foot condition. This essential service being offered to your family member can be critical in some cases and at the very least serves to maintain their overall comfort and well being during their stay. Available Treatments Mobile Foot Services health professionals treat a wide array of foot problems including: Inflammatory conditions such as heel pain and foot strain Disorders of skin and nails such as warts, corns, callous, thick or fungal nails, and ingrown nails Ulcers, infections and other symptoms of general disease such as joint pain Diabetic Foot care Bone deformities such as hammer toes and flat feet Arthritic and geriatric care Paediatric biomechanics Footwear prescriptions Biomechanical evaluations Gait analysis Orthotic Therapy

Signs and Symptoms of Foot Problems Among the signs and symptoms of foot problems in the elderly that require intervention are: Corns and callouses Thick or in-grown toenails Plantar warts Bunions and hammer toes Heel, arch and general foot pain Skin infections of the foot Foot ulcers and wounds Diabetic and arthritic foot problems Mobile Foot Services Clinic operates a simple flat fee structure that reflects the amount of time the treatment session takes, and the complexity of the care. Fee for service is the same for both initial and follow up visits. We encourage you to participate in the caring and maintaining of the well being of your family member by providing them with the most essential health service on a regular and consistent basis. Our staff is always available to discuss any issues relating to the foot health of our clients. We thank you for working together with us in meeting the needs of your family member

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