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    Nail Care

    Hands + feet. Health + beauty.

    Mature nail changes

    • Slower growth.
    • Brittleness common.
    • Yellowing.
    • Ridges develop.
    • Fungus risk increases.
    • Less elasticity.

    Daily care

    • Cuticle oil daily.
    • Hand cream after washing.
    • Wear gloves for dishes.
    • Don't bite or pick.
    • Cut nails straight, not curved.
    • File rough edges weekly.

    Foot care critical

    • Trim straight to prevent ingrown.
    • File, don't cut, calluses.
    • Diabetic = podiatrist only.
    • Check for fungus monthly.
    • Cotton socks change daily.
    • Foot soak weekly.

    Fungus prevention

    • Dry feet thoroughly.
    • Antifungal powder in shoes.
    • Don't share clippers.
    • Disinfect tools weekly.
    • Yellow / thick = treat early.
    • OTC: Lamisil, terbinafine.

    Senior tools

    • Easy-grip clippers ($15).
    • Magnifying mirror.
    • Long-handle file for feet.
    • Cuticle pusher (silicone gentle).
    • Antifungal cream.
    • Pumice stone for callus.

    Salon visits

    • Manicure $20-30.
    • Pedicure $35-50.
    • Bring own tools (hygiene).
    • Verify autoclave sterilization.
    • Senior discount common.
    • Mobile pedicurist comes home — $80.

    When to see podiatrist

    Diabetic — yearly podiatrist. Bunions painful — surgery option. Ingrown nail recurrent. Yellow / thick fungus. Hammer toes painful. Diabetic shoes Medicare-covered. Podiatrist at-home visits available some areas. Foot health = mobility = independence. Senior priority.