Elderly foot care
Feet work hard for a lifetime. As we age, skin gets thinner and drier, nails can thicken, joints stiffen and balance can change. Small issues can quickly become painful or limit your confidence to get out and about. Our elderly foot care service provides gentle, regular maintenance and clinical checks so you can keep doing the things you love.
Routine foot care for the older people or elderly foot care focuses on keeping you comfortable, safe and mobile by treating hard skin and thick nails, monitoring circulation and sensation, reducing falls risk and spotting issues early. Ageing feet often develop problems like corns, calluses, cracked heels, fungal nails, bunions and reduced flexibility. Professional podiatry helps you stay active and independent with regular maintenance, tailored footwear advice and a prevention plan.
Does this sound like you?
You find it difficult to trim your own nails or reach your feet safely.
Hard skin, corns or cracked heels make walking uncomfortable.
Your nails are thick, misshapen or discoloured.
You feel less steady on your feet or worry about falls.
Footwear that used to fit now rubs or feels tight.
You have medical conditions such as arthritis, diabetes or poor circulation and want a professional to keep an eye on your feet.
Signs and Symptoms
Thick or hard-to-cut nails that curl, split or press into the skin.
Corns and calluses on weight-bearing areas that feel like standing on a pebble.
Dry, cracked heels that may split and become sore.
Skin or nail infectionssuch as athlete’s foot or fungal nails.
Swelling or colour change in the feet or ankles, especially by evening.
Stiff, painful joints including bunions or hammer toes.
Reduced feeling or tingling in toes, or sensitivity to touch and temperature.
Balance changes or reduced confidence when walking.
Common causes and contributing factors
Age-related skin changes, reduced flexibility, arthritis, long-term footwear pressures, reduced vision or hand strength for self-care, circulation or nerve changes, medications that affect skin healing, and health conditions such as diabetes or vascular disease.
Treatment
Routine podiatry for nails, corns, callus and cracked heels.
Padding, silicone or insoles to reduce pressure on sore areas.
Antifungal and skin care plans tailored to you.
Dressings for splits or fragile skin where required.
Referral to your GP or specialist if we find circulation or nerve issues that need further investigation.
What we do at your appointment
- History and checks. We review medical history, medications and foot concerns, then assess skin, nails, circulation and sensation.
- Gentle treatment. Nail cutting and thinning, corn and callus reduction, cracked heel care, and management of ingrown or fungal nails.
- Footwear and orthoses. Practical advice on fit, fastenings, cushioning and stability. We can recommend insoles if helpful.
- Falls risk support. Simple balance tips, pacing guidance and when to consider a strength and balance class.
- Ongoing plan. How often to return, what to monitor, and when to call sooner. With your consent we can share a brief note with your GP or carer if needed.
- Home visits. If getting to clinic is difficult, ask about domiciliary appointments in your area.
Self-care and prevention
Moisturise daily with a urea-based cream, especially heels.
Check feet regularly or ask a partner or carer to help. Look for redness, breaks in the skin, swelling or fluid.
Wear supportive footwear with a secure fastening, cushioned sole and a wide, deep toe box. Avoid slippers that slip off.
Change socks daily and keep feet dry, especially between toes.
Trim nails straight across if you can do so safely. If not, book routine care.
Keep moving within comfort. Gentle ankle circles, seated heel raises and short walks help circulation and balance.
Know red flags. New wounds, spreading redness, sudden colour change, severe pain or loss of feeling need prompt professional advice.
When to seek urgent help
A new or worsening wound, signs of infection such as heat, swelling or discharge, sudden severe foot pain, toes turning very pale, blue or very red, or a foot that feels cold compared with the other. Call your GP, NHS 111 or emergency services as appropriate.
Are your feet keeping you from getting out and about?
Comfortable feet can change your day. Call us to book your elderly foot care appointment and keep moving with confidence.
Prefer a home visit? Ask about our domiciliary service when you call.
FAQs
Most people benefit from every 6 to 10 weeks, though some need more frequent care. We will agree a schedule that suits your feet and lifestyle.
Yes. We can thin thick nails for comfort and advise on antifungal options, including when topical or oral treatments are appropriate.
Treatment is gentle. Reducing corns and callus usually brings immediate relief.
Yes, in selected areas. Ask our team about availability and fees.
Supportive shoes with adjustable fastenings, low wide heels, a firm heel counter and cushioning. Bring your usual pair to your appointment and we will check the fit.
Yes. We routinely manage elderly foot care for people with diabetes and will advise if additional diabetic foot checks or referrals are needed.
We address skin and nail pain, check footwear and advise on simple balance work or local classes that can make a real difference.
A medication list, your everyday shoes and any insoles or orthotics you use.
What our patients think of Complete Footcare
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Mansoor is fantastic the most gentle,amazing practitioner I’ve ever seen.Honestly I wouldn’t go away were else . Definitely a five star service.
darren may
10 January 2026 -
An excellent chiropodist - my nail problems are sorted quickly and painlessly. I also get good advice on footcare. Very friendly staff.
Roseanne Partridge
25 February 2026 -
Excellent care. Very friendly practice.
Mamacitasmama
5 January 2026 -
I have been going to Complete Footcare for many years and have always received excellent and very professional service from them. They are friendly, efficient and caring and I would have no hesitation in recommending them
Lindsay Eadon
7 April 2026 -
Fantastic service with a same day emergency booking, in, treated and out in 15 minutes. Highly recommend.
Alfie Soutar
9 May 2026