Corns & Calluses: Quick Facts
Understanding the Changes
As we age, our skin, joints, muscles, and tendons all change. At Happifeet Podiatry Middle Park, we provide expert senior foot care to keep you comfortable, active, and independent.
Changes often include:
- Skin Changes: Loss of moisture, reduced resilience, and displacement of the fat pad, resulting in less natural cushioning.
- Structural Changes: Weakening of muscles and ligaments, leading to changes in foot shape (longer or wider) and the development of corns and calluses.
- Nail Changes: Thickened toenails are a common concern and often require professional reshaping.
How Podiatrists Help with Aging Feet
As mobility decreases, it can become difficult to care for your own feet or even reach your toes. This is where a podiatrist appointment makes a big difference.
We often see older patients every 6–8 weeks for routine care, including
- Safe removal of corns, calluses, and thick nails.
- Providing personalised advice to maintain comfort and prevent complications.
Prevention Starts with the Right Shoe
Foot shape changes and reduced fat padding make properly fitted shoes essential for seniors to prevent skin breakdown, falls, and pain. Our clinic specializes in fitting and stocking a range of supportive, comfortable, and safe footwear for aging feet to help maintain mobility and independence.
If you’re noticing changes in your feet, or finding it harder to care for them, our caring team is here to help.
Other Conditions
Prevention Starts with the Right Shoe
Foot shape changes and reduced fat padding make properly fitted shoes essential for seniors to prevent skin breakdown, falls, and pain. Our clinic specializes in fitting and stocking a range of supportive, comfortable, and safe footwear for aging feet to help maintain mobility and independence.
If you’re noticing changes in your feet, or finding it harder to care for them, our caring team is here to help.