Diabetes is one of the most common health problems seniors face. Personal care at home can help senior who have diabetes avoid serious foot ailments that can lead to sores, loss of mobility, and even amputation in extreme cases.

According to the CDC, nearly 30% of seniors over the age of 65 have diabetes. If your senior parent is living alone and trying to manage diabetes on their own, they need personal care at home.

Personal care at home in Katy, TX

With personal care at home your parent will have the help they need to take good care of their feet. That can help them avoid serious foot problems later on that can be caused by diabetes that isn’t managed well.

Seniors often struggle to care for their feet because they are worried about slipping and falling in the shower, have trouble reaching their feet, or have trouble putting on supportive socks and shoes. But those daily foot care tasks can make a big difference in your parent’s long-term health and mobility.

How Personal Care At Home Helps Seniors With Diabetes

Having personal care at home means your parent will have help with things like showering and checking their feet from a trained care provider. A care provider can help your parent manage their foot health at home by doing things like:

Helping Them Wash Their Feet Safely

Keeping feet clean is an important part of diabetic foot care. But your senior parent may have difficulty bending down or reaching their feet safely.

A care provider can assist your parent with washing their feet in warm, not hot, water and gently cleaning them with soap. They can also help make sure your parent’s feet aren’t soaked for long periods, which can dry out the skin.

Making Sure Their Feet Are Thoroughly Dried

Drying the feet carefully is just as important as washing them. Moisture left between the toes can contribute to skin problems and infections.

After your parent washes or bathes, a care provider can help gently dry their feet, paying particular attention to the areas between the toes.

This simple personal care task can be difficult for a senior who has limited mobility or can’t easily reach their feet. Regular assistance can make it easier for your parent to keep their feet clean and dry.

Checking Their Feet Every Day

The CDC recommends that people with diabetes check their feet every day for problems such as cuts, sores, swelling, redness, blisters, corns, or other changes.

Your senior parent may not be able to see every part of their feet easily. And if they have diabetic neuropathy, they might not feel an injury that would normally cause pain.

A care provider can help your parent look at their feet regularly and notice changes that your parent might otherwise miss. If they notice a cut, blister, sore, unusual redness, swelling, or another concerning change, they can make sure your parent lets their doctor and you know about it.

Helping Keep Their Skin Moisturized

Diabetes can contribute to dry, cracked skin on the feet. Cracks in the skin can create an opening where bacteria can enter, increasing the risk of infection.

A personal care provider can help your parent apply a recommended moisturizer to the tops and bottoms of their feet after washing and drying them.

Helping Them Put On Clean Socks And Properly Fitting Shoes

Clean socks and well-fitting shoes can help protect your senior parent’s feet from irritation and injury. Your parent may be told by their doctor to wear compression stockings or socks, which can be very difficult for seniors to put on properly alone.

A care provider can help your parent put on clean, dry socks each day, or help them with compression socks or stockings.  They can also assist with putting on shoes and check that socks haven’t bunched up or created uncomfortable pressure points.

Before your parent puts on their shoes, the provider can check inside for small objects, rough areas, or other potential problems. This can be especially important if your parent has reduced sensation in their feet and might not immediately feel something inside a shoe.

If you or an aging loved one are considering Personal Care at Home in Katy, TX, contact the caring staff at Personal Caregiving Services at 832-564-0338. Providing Care in Houston, Bellaire, West University Place, Katy, Sugar Land, Meyerland, Tanglewood, Memorial, Spring Branch, River Oaks, and the surrounding areas.

Source:

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db516.htm

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Sid Gerber

Founding Partner at S. Gerber and Associates & Personal Caregiving Services

Sid Gerber is a founding partner of S. Gerber & Associates, a firm representing over 28 years of experience specializing in a broad range of long term care products and services including but not limited to care assessment, planning and management, care coordination, in-home caregiving services, quality assurance monitoring, and the securing of financial independence and asset protection utilizing insurance products from major carriers to pay for long-term care. Mr. Gerber helps family members make difficult long-term care decisions and provides them with the necessary education and resources to plan and manage their long-term health care and financial needs.

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