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For a senior it is important to take care of your feet.
If a senior has calluses, corns, bunions, ingrown nails they may be painful and lead to mobility issues and also increase the risk of falls. Diabetes and Peripheral Vascular disease are other reasons to have your feet cared for on a regular basis to avoid complications.
A CERTIFIED ADVANCED FOOT CARE NURSE WILL:
Come to your home to perform the services at your convenience
Help to address issues before they become serious.
Help keep you healthy and on your feet!
Visits are typically for a 1 hour in duration (initial visit may be longer) and every 4-8 weeks depending on your situation.
Rates are: $50-60/hour* taxes included for home visits.
How to sign up? We have partnered with Advance Foot Care in the delivery of our footcare services please fill out the form below and we will be in contact regarding next steps.
Covered under: Veterans Affairs- VAC ID cards accepted
Covered under: Greenshield Canada (depending on your plan)
*Rates may be slightly higher in remote Essex county locations to compensate for mileage
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