Foot Care for Elderly People Training
Boost your abilities in podiatry for seniors. Master foot checks for the elderly, safe care for nails and skin, education tailored for dementia, cutting fall risks, and smart referral choices to avoid ulcers, infections, and needless hospital trips. Ideal for carers wanting to safeguard older folks' mobility and health in Zimbabwe's communities.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This training equips you with practical skills for caring for vulnerable feet in older people, helping prevent issues. You'll cover changes in ageing feet, everyday care practices, safe handling of nails and skin, ways to stop falls and infections, plus teaching methods suited for dementia. Gain assurance in checking feet, recording findings, knowing when to refer, and team-based care—all in a compact, top-notch programme.
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Develop skills
- Geriatric foot checks: do quick, thorough exams of skin, nails, and blood flow.
- Diabetic foot screens: use monofilament tests, basic ABI, spot nerve damage signs.
- Preventive care routines: safely wash, moisturise, trim nails, manage calluses.
- Teach foot care to elderly: adjust for dementia, poor sight, joint problems.
- Know when to refer: spot needs for podiatrist, wound care, or vascular experts.
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