Health in old age starts with the feet

• May 21, 2024

Thus, it initiates a popular saying and represents a great truth. How many times have we seen the older adults , retirees or pensioners, especially to older women , who suffer from a problem in the feet ?

Sometimes, it is more than one; between calluses , bunions , nails, hammertoes, fingers mounted or interlaced as a result of the use of narrow shoes and pointed.

Many of these people think that going to chiropodist It can be excessively expensive, they fear bone damage, they suspect that the remedy will be worse than the ailment, or they simply do not find a foot specialist near their homes.

Then, in most cases, older people decide to alleviate the problem by using everyday huaraches, flip flops or slippers.

Those small or large discomforts, on one or both feet, will accelerate the process of aging personal. Each time they will go out less to the street or they will not walk under the pretext that their feet hurt. What were once only some physical ailments, can become serious physical and mental health problems that will affect the lives of these people.

Type of footwear recommended

The shoes They should look for their comfort, not for their appearance. The rubber sole It is very advisable to avoid slips and falls.

When you choose a shoe, the best is the moccasin type, because it is wider and represents less difficulty to fit it.

Shoes with laces can be a risk for the elderly; You can step on them and stumble. However, they are a good alternative for those adults who suffer swelling in the legs and feet.

It is essential that the socks or stockings never oppress the lower limbs; there is a risk of causing ischemia (lack of oxygenation) and serious circulatory problems.

A wide and loose elastic is the one indicated for socks of the older adults . Remember that a clean and well-dressed human being will keep your spirits up, your attitude will be positive and this will definitely affect your health.