Senior Foot Care, LLC

02/13/2026

Warning Signs you shouldn’t ignore,
if you’ve ever had any of these , it may be time to pay a visit to your primary doctor and get checked.

Have a good weekend!

01/27/2026

Wonderful information! And a frequent question I get is “why don’t you soak feet?” Read on and be educated 😊

🦶 Why Medical Foot Care Nurses Do NOT Soak Feet
AFCN Learning Institute | Clinical Education

Foot soaking is still commonly associated with salon pedicures—but in medical foot care, it is not evidence-based practice.

At AFCN Learning Institute, we teach nurses why soaking feet is contraindicated and how dry care supports safer outcomes.

🚫 Why foot care nurses do NOT soak feet:

• Skin maceration & breakdown
Soaking over-softens the skin, increasing the risk of tearing, fissures, and post-treatment breakdown.

• Impaired clinical assessment
Water exposure turns the skin white and swollen, making it difficult to distinguish:
– Viable vs compromised tissue
– Callus vs maceration
– Early wounds, fissures, or infection

Accurate assessment requires dry, intact skin.

• Increased infection risk
Warm, moist environments promote bacterial and fungal growth—especially dangerous for clients with diabetes, vascular disease, or immunocompromise.

• Burn & injury risk
Clients with neuropathy may not feel water temperature, increasing the risk of thermal injury.

• Delayed healing & poorer outcomes
Macerated skin is weaker, more fragile, and slower to heal if injured.

• Outdated, cosmetic-based practice
Soaking originates from salon culture—not modern, medical, evidence-based foot care.

✅ Best practice medical foot care is:
✔ Dry
✔ Precise
✔ Assessment-driven
✔ Preventative
✔ Evidence-based

At AFCN Learning Institute, we train nurses to practice safe, professional, medically sound foot care—not cosmetic routines.

📘 Education matters.
🩺 Assessment matters.
🦶 Dry care protects feet.

01/23/2026

With this incredible cold, 🥶 take a momentto red some tips below! 👇🏼
Take care and stay warm 🔥!

ATLANTA, December 21, 2022 — A blast of bitterly cold air is headed to most of the country in the next few days that will last beyond Christmas Day. Weather experts predict temperatures could drop several degrees below normal.

01/21/2026

It's national hug day!
I don't know about you, but lately, I could use a lot of hugs. If you don't like them, hug yourself. I guarantee it will be lovely!

01/19/2026

Good morning all,
In light of recent events in MN, I found this quote to be fitting.
Be the light and spread the love, light ☀and love ❤ will always win. Take care of each other ✌🕊

01/02/2026

Such a great resource for our seniors!

Warm wishes for a Happy New Year! This chilly weather can be especially challenging for seniors living alone, making community access harder. Fortunately, this valuable resource offers vital support to seniors in need. Let's spread the word!

12/31/2025

Last day of 2025! I’m so grateful for you and all the support you’ve given me in this journey! Here’s to 2026 🥳🕊️

12/29/2025

Reviews help a business but more than anything else, remind me of why I do what I do, thank you for the support always ♥️

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and happy Holidays to all! Hope you're able to celebrate with good food, music, fun and family

12/23/2025

Hello! I have gotten this question a few times now, so just a little education today!

"What is the difference between a salon pedicure and the foot care treatment by a nurse? Isn't it the same thing?"

The short answer, NO it's not the same thing.

12/19/2025