A common debilitating condition in older adults which impact their level of independence involve conditions interfering with the ability to walk freely. Podiatric conditions develop over decades of wearing ill-fitted shoes, heels or as a result of chronic systemic conditions which impact the feet. This article will discuss the most common podiatric conditions frequently observed in older adults and steps that home health care providers should take to eliminate the threat of impaired mobility
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