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Mar 24, 2023

The Best Shoes for the Elderly in Care

Written By: Tom Crowe
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You never know when you’ll start considering which is the just-right shoe, but may be when you also need elderly care. Agoura Hills, CA seniors can start to get excited about great looking shoes that also help with the pain.

Even seniors who require home care assistance in Agoura Hills, CA for chronic health conditions like diabetes don’t have to just suffer with pain. The simple tasks of walking and standing — things taken for granted since infancy — can become painful ordeals. Those who need residential assisted living in Agoura Hills, CA can do something about the pain.

That’s because a lot of that pain could be due to wearing the wrong shoes.

Now, comfortable shoes have long been chunky. Therapy shoes could be spotted a mile away. No longer. Shoes that offer support to key parts of your foot, enough room for your toes, and that have enough padding to make walking and standing a breeze, can also be stylish.

This can be important, because good elderly assisted living in Agoura Hills, CA may well include going for a walk, or heading out to a museum or other activity. That’s the sort of thing the trained, licensed, bonded, compassionate CAREGivers of Home Instead would be happy to help organize and make happen.

They also can help their senior daycare clients choose the right shoe for the occasion.

The options include some that are a little more dressy, some that are more casual, and some that are sporty.

For women, the classic Merry Jane style is available in a generous, comfortable shoe. Made by Dr. Comfort, these modern day Merry Janes provide excellent support and cushioning while presenting a classic, dressy look. For those less-dressy occasions, SAS makes the Walk Easy. This stylish all-purpose shoe will cradle your foot in comfort, ease the pressure on your joints, and they will complement your outfit of slacks and a blazer. But if you struggle to tie your shoes, or are just looking for a simple shoe for walking, Skechers makes the GOwalk Joy. It is a slip-on shoe with a generous sole to provide stability, support, and comfort.

For men, L.L. Bean makes the Comfort Moc. This one fills that slip-on walking shoe niche very nicely. And L.L. Bean is a name that means quality. The Comfort Moc also has a sturdy, generous sole that provides support and comfort just where you need it. For dressier occasions, the SAS Walk Easy gives all the comfort and support you’ll need, with a wing-tip look and feel. For the sportier occasions the Dr. Comfort Performance shoe provides stability and comfort, and since it does not rely on laces it gives that extra ease of use. The Performance shoe also has a removable insole, allowing users to use their own custom orthotics.

These are just a few of the many options available for great shoes that will help improve your quality of life. And if you’re looking for assistance in choosing one — or in choosing where to go once you’re in them — trust the CAREGivers of Home Instead.

Call today for a virtual or in-home assessment, 805-370-0303.

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