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My father has no problems w/ his feet except the thick toenails. He cannot trim them himself and we're looking for someone to come to his assisted living facility occasionally to provide care for this.
Rehab facilities often have arrangements with certain doctors to treat patients; it might be that the AL facility does as well. You could ask the Director of Nursing if this is so.
However, I assume if your father is in AL that he's able to get out to go to a podiatrist's office, where he could get better and more extensive treatment simply b/c of what's available in the office.
After going through a few podiatrists who just did nail trimming - snip, snip, snip and goodbye, (or snip, snip snip...whoops! sorry I cut your skin!), I found one who's a model for any physician. Dad and I feel she's an outstanding doctor, and she is.
The office is the most beautiful medical office of any I've seen. There are personal mementoes and photos of the doctor's children, beautiful artwork provided by one of the doctors' very talented mother, and top notch medical treatment.
Dad's podiatrist ALWAYS checks for pedal pulse and skin integrity, making recommendations if appropriate. Her assistants prep the foot with little gauze pads between the toes, doctor does the trimming and scraping of any excess growth on the top of the nails, then the assistant does some lotion application, etc.
It's more like a spa treatment than just toenail clipping, but the very special and critical aspect is checking pedal pulse and skin integrity. She's the first one who's ever done that.
If you do decide to go to a doctor's office, ask what services accompany the nail trimming. For older feet, I think it's always a good idea to check for pedal pulse and circulation issues.
What I did when we were searching for a new podiatrist was get lists of all the podiatrists at the hospital we use, then call them one by one with my checklist. Most of them were quickly eliminated. We were very fortunate that this practice happened to be in the area.
The podiatrists we've called said they don't do *just* nail trimmings. One place had a nurse on staff who would do it, but she has since left and we're looking for a new provider. Either one who can come to his assisted living place, or is close by for a quick appointment.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
However, I assume if your father is in AL that he's able to get out to go to a podiatrist's office, where he could get better and more extensive treatment simply b/c of what's available in the office.
After going through a few podiatrists who just did nail trimming - snip, snip, snip and goodbye, (or snip, snip snip...whoops! sorry I cut your skin!), I found one who's a model for any physician. Dad and I feel she's an outstanding doctor, and she is.
The office is the most beautiful medical office of any I've seen. There are personal mementoes and photos of the doctor's children, beautiful artwork provided by one of the doctors' very talented mother, and top notch medical treatment.
Dad's podiatrist ALWAYS checks for pedal pulse and skin integrity, making recommendations if appropriate. Her assistants prep the foot with little gauze pads between the toes, doctor does the trimming and scraping of any excess growth on the top of the nails, then the assistant does some lotion application, etc.
It's more like a spa treatment than just toenail clipping, but the very special and critical aspect is checking pedal pulse and skin integrity. She's the first one who's ever done that.
If you do decide to go to a doctor's office, ask what services accompany the nail trimming. For older feet, I think it's always a good idea to check for pedal pulse and circulation issues.
What I did when we were searching for a new podiatrist was get lists of all the podiatrists at the hospital we use, then call them one by one with my checklist. Most of them were quickly eliminated. We were very fortunate that this practice happened to be in the area.