16/01/2026
You visit, you sit and have a chat and a cup of tea. But did you check their feet?
From my experience, many older people don’t want to feel like a burden on their family or friends. They can feel embarrassed and will often keep their feet covered with slippers when visitors come.
I often receive phone calls from family members who say,
“I saw their feet for the first time and I was shocked.”
Please remember to gently remind older people that there is nothing to be ashamed of. Asking for help—whether the job feels big or small—is a sign of care, not weakness.
