Services or tools or "whatever" for dealing with toenail trimming for handicapped.

[Sourdough]

I started asking my male friends, who are all in late 70's to early 80's y/o how they trim their toenails. They all (100%) said their wife does that. That they can't physically do it.

I can still get it done, but it is very-very hard. I can easily see it being impossible with-in a few years.

I am less looking for tools/nail cutter suggestions. More wondering if there are business that do that....??? If there is not, maybe someone could start a franchise.

 

[Binky]

I started asking my male friends, who are all in late 70's to early 80's y/o how they trim their toenails. They all (100%) said their wife does that. That they can't physically do it.

I can still get it done, but it is very-very hard. I can easily see it being impossible with-in a few years.

I am less looking for tools/nail cutter suggestions. More wondering if there are business that do that....??? If there is not, maybe someone could start a franchise.

Yes, there are both businesses and medical professionals that do that. Medically, a podiatrist is a foot-care practitioner that will attend to foot health and will trim and file nails and do other nail work. Probably covered under your medical insurance but you would have to check into that

As far as businesses are concerned you can get a pedicure done at any beauty salon that offers manicures (hands) and pedicures (feet). A pedicurist will soak, clean and massage clients' feet to help remove rough skin and make them look healthy and clean. They will care for the toenails by clipping, shaping and polishing them and may offer foot care advice and sell foot care products to clients.

 

[Sourdough]

Yes, there are both businesses and medical professionals that do that. Medically, a podiatrist is a foot-care practitioner that will attend to foot health and will trim and file nails and do other nail work. Probably covered under your medical insurance but you would have to check into that

As far as businesses are concerned you can get a pedicure done at any beauty salon that offers manicures (hands) and pedicures (feet). A pedicurist will soak, clean and massage clients' feet to help remove rough skin and make them look healthy and clean. They will care for the toenails by clipping, shaping and polishing them and may offer foot care advice and sell foot care products to clients.

Thanks: a very helpful post. Thank You.

 

[Haertig]

My mom lived in an Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care place (they had all three sections in one compound of multiple buildings). They had a "toenail trimmer person" who seemed to be there every single day going from apartment to apartment. You might check with senior living facilities in your area and see who they use. Maybe their contractor (or whoever does the clipping) accepts others from the community-at-large after completing their rounds. It's worth inquiring about, at the very least you might get contact info on someone who provides this service.

 

[Amish Heart]

Totally agree with Binky. Husband goes in to the podiatrist once every 10 weeks and medicare covers it.

 

[Sourdough]

Totally agree with Binky. Husband goes in to the podiatrist once every 10 weeks and medicare covers it.

Thanks. I appreciate the information.

 

[Weedygarden]

I usually do my own, but I am aware that the day may come when I am unable to do it myself. I do try to go about once a year and get a professional manicure. Daughter and I tend to go as a way to spend time together and to prep feet for summer, sandals, etc. Once a year is far from enough, but besides trimming my nails, I appreciate the cleaning of the dry skin from my feet.

Daughter had one of those foot spas. I used it once, with Epsom salt. I did that in preparation of trimming my nails. If you don't have one, do not get one. A dish pan would work just as well and make less of a mess. It did feel good, but not worth investing in one, IMHO.

 

[Amish Heart]

Not to be gross, but husband has his done at the podiatrist because his nails are very thick from fungus and she trims them and also uses the drummel tool thing. And he's diabetic. I'd have a hard time trimming them. But I do clip his fingernails for him because he has a hard time doing that.

 

[Supervisor42]

I started asking my male friends, who are all in late 70's to early 80's y/o how they trim their toenails. They all (100%) said their wife does that. That they can't physically do it.

I can still get it done, but it is very-very hard. I can easily see it being impossible with-in a few years.

I am less looking for tools/nail cutter suggestions. More wondering if there are business that do that....??? If there is not, maybe someone could start a franchise.

That is a big problem for me.
I am too proud to ask the wife to do it, and too much of a tightwad to pay someone $35 to do it.
My hips are worn from years of using my legs to launch haybales up onto the hay trailer, so I can't pull my feet up enough to cut my toenails.
I just gave up, and let them grow, figuring that they would just break off after they got long enough...
Nobody sees my toes anyway.
To my surprise, mine grow out so far, and they just stop!

 

[Cabin Fever]

I use the toenail clipper below. It makes the job a lot easier.

 

[Magus]

I started asking my male friends, who are all in late 70's to early 80's y/o how they trim their toenails. They all (100%) said their wife does that. That they can't physically do it.

I can still get it done, but it is very-very hard. I can easily see it being impossible with-in a few years.

I am less looking for tools/nail cutter suggestions. More wondering if there are business that do that....??? If there is not, maybe someone could start a franchise.

I use a pair of wire nippers, It's a pity they're so hard to find, they work great!
https://www.harborfreight.com/10-in...sm5PcX7EhhCw_Hk4tDkjRbAUcn8qAd5RoCWxoQAvD_BwE

They dull quickly, however.

 

[Pearl]

I cut some of my senior friend's toenails (and their dog's too)! Someone else needs to trim your nails @Sourdough! And make sure they do it to your liking!!

 

[Tim Horton]

The local senior center has a retired RN who does foot nail care.. I go 3-4 times a year.. It is $40 a visit, but worth it..

 

[Caribou]

The wife barely trims my toenails and complains that the podiatrist cuts too much off hers. I go to my podiatrist every three to six months and medicare pays for it. I go to Alliance Foot and Ankle at Alaska Regional Hospital Bldg. C. We have been going there for years. We have been through a couple of doctor changes over the years but we have always received excellent care.

 

[LadyLocust]

I started asking my male friends, who are all in late 70's to early 80's y/o how they trim their toenails. They all (100%) said their wife does that. That they can't physically do it.

I can still get it done, but it is very-very hard. I can easily see it being impossible with-in a few years.

I am less looking for tools/nail cutter suggestions. More wondering if there are business that do that....??? If there is not, maybe someone could start a franchise.

Places that give pedicures are a great option. If they are difficult, they can do the soak and massage etc and trim them and you’ll be fit for two-steppin .
Also the VA will- can’t remember if that’s applicable for you. Otherwise there are trimmers that look like mini angle cutters that might be easier. Also if you soak your feet in warm Epsom salts water for 40 minutes (yes 40), it will make them easier to cut.
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