Nursing Foot Care
Put your feet in our hands.
The Need for Foot Care
Our feet are vital to our health and
mobility. Nursing foot care is an integral component of wecare's holistic approach
to caring for our clients.
Our foot care servics include:
Foot care assessment
Cutting and filing nails
Ingrown toe nail care
Softening and buffing of corns
and calluses
Application of non-medicated
padding, if indicated
Foot massage
Foot hygiene and footwear education
Do you have...
diabetes, heart problems,
circulatory problems, infections,
blood disorders,
arthritis,
poor vision?
Are you on...
steroid therapy,
blood thinners,
insulin or diabetes pills?
Are you...
on your feet all day,
heavily involved in sports,
walking for a living,
pregnant,
overweight
If you can answer yes to any of the above then you may need wecare's
foot care services.
Foot Care for Seniors
As we reach our senior years, it becomes
more important to take care of our feet.
Foot care is not a luxury. The prevention
of foot problems cannot be overemphasized,
particularly with seniors.
Foot care services provided by wecare
nurses offer our clients the time to share
health concerns. It provides an opportunity
for our nurses to offer counseling and
health teaching which is particularly
important for our ageing population.
Why Choose We Care?
All foot care is delivered by nurses
with advanced foot care training.
Our foot care services include either in
home nursing visits or clinic.
Our foot care service clinics are offered
in retirement homes, seniors buildings,
condominiums, long term care homes,
retail locations such as pharmacies as
well as wecare offices.
All foot care services begin with a
nursing assessment to help clients
understand their risk factors and
identify foot problems.
Each foot care treatment finishes with a foot massage which encourages
circulation.
wecare provides a complete service
that includes assessment, education,
nail cutting, corn and callous care,ingrown toenail care.
wecare nurses are trained to identify
the need for more specialised
treatments for the feet and refer
clients to the appropriate resources
in their community.
Foot Care for All Ages
Our clients can attest to the need for
good foot care for all ages, particularly for
individuals who are active and use their
feet in sports, recreation, or in their work,
including these activities:
- Running, gymnastics, track and field, hockey, figure skating, skiing, hiking, football and soccer
- dancing, tennis and other racket sports, basketball and baseball
- Work activities, such as the mailman, where participants rely on good
condition for their feet.
Ensuring the Quality of wecare's Nursing Foot Care
All our foot care nurses have received a
comprehensive advanced foot care training
program that includes both classroom and
clinical training. In wecare's training
program, we use the latest in technology
and foot care techniques in combination
with the goals of health promotion, safety
and comfort, to ensure the delivery of
quality foot care services to our clients.
Importance of Foot Care
Foot problems are among the most
common disabling complications of
diabetes. Diabetes is increasing and
especially in our elder population.
By having foot care services every
4 to 6 weeks, you will ensure that your
feet are well cared for. This will prevent
problems and support early identification
if problems do occur, leading to
appropriate reatment options.
Regular foot care will significantly
improve comfort, mobility and the
general health of your feet.
Referrals to Podiatrists and Physicians
wecare's foot care nurses are
trained to act on their client's behalf
and to make referrals to podiatrists or
to a family doctor when specific
conditions warrant.
