Your Guide to Feel-Good Feet
Anyone’s feet can hurt after a long period of walking or standing, especially if their shoes aren’t supportive or comfortable. But older adults are more likely to have conditions that can lead to foot discomfort, such as arthritis and diabetes.
Then there’s the wear and tear that comes with age. “When we’re younger, our feet are more flexible and our skin is more resilient, both of which protect us from conditions such as hammertoes, bunions, and calluses,” says orthopedic surgeon Sean Peden, MD, a foot and ankle specialist at Yale Medicine in New Haven, Conn.
Foot issues should be dealt with promptly, he says, because they not only hurt but also can affect mobility and increase your risk of falling. For foot care tasks such as cutting toenails, you may want to have a professional ...






