How Often Should Seniors Get Professional Foot Care?
A simple rule of thumb based on circulation, vision, and how easily you can reach your feet.
There's no single right answer, but most older clients land in one of three rhythms. The right one depends less on age and more on circulation, vision, and how easily you can reach your own feet.
Every 6–8 weeks
This is the most common rhythm. It works for clients with healthy circulation, generally manageable feet, and a desire to keep things tidy. It catches small problems early — a little corn, a thickening nail — before they get uncomfortable.
Every 4 weeks
Closer rhythm for clients with diabetes, peripheral arterial disease, blood thinners, or thick fungal nails that grow back fast. Also right after foot surgery, or while recovering from an ingrown nail issue.
Every 10–12 weeks
For clients with normal nails, no underlying conditions, and the ability to safely do basic care at home — but who want a professional check periodically and someone to handle calluses.
Signs it's time, whatever the schedule
- Nails are starting to bother you when you put on socks
- Calluses are cracking or catching on bedsheets
- You can't comfortably reach your feet to inspect them
- Family has mentioned the feet 'don't look great'
- Something is new — a colour change, a spot, pain
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