http://comoxfootcare.com/steps-to-health-foot-careBLOG RSSThu, 19 Mar 2020 00:09:10 GMTThu, 19 Mar 2020 00:09:10 GMThttp://comoxfootcare.com/steps-to-health-foot-care/foot-care-unavailableI am saddened to announce that I will continue to be unable to safely provide foot care to those in the Comox Valley and surrounding communities. Unfortunately, the personal protective equipment that I require to protect myself during foot care has been unavailable for quite some time now. Knowing that foot care is desperately needed in our community, this is morally disheartening for me to acknowledge. I will be updating this website with foot care information to help educate other healthcareThu, 14 May 2026 18:41:32http://comoxfootcare.com/steps-to-health-foot-care/foot-care-unavailablehttp://comoxfootcare.com/steps-to-health-foot-care/your-feet-contribute-to-your-health-and-safetyAs we grow older, our feet become even more important to our overall health. In part, this is because our feet help us to balance and prevent us from falling. Falls are a major cause of injury and hospitalization... Did you know that dogs are one of the leading causes of hip fractures? If you are a dog owner, having excellent balance in your older age is even more important. When we fall in older age, the injuries can lead to both disability and death. One great way to prevent falls starts atThu, 01 Oct 2020 23:45:38http://comoxfootcare.com/steps-to-health-foot-care/your-feet-contribute-to-your-health-and-safetyhttp://comoxfootcare.com/steps-to-health-foot-care/plan-going-forwardAs this year has been unpredictable due to the pandemic, Steps to Health Foot care has been stalled temporarily. While we wait for personal protective equipment to be better stocked around the world, I am holding off on providing nursing foot care in the Comox Valley so that the front line staff at our hospitals can better utilize the PPE that they have available to them. I also am uncertain as to how effective the little things we are doing are in preventing the spread of the virus, and ITue, 01 Sep 2020 23:32:40http://comoxfootcare.com/steps-to-health-foot-care/plan-going-forwardhttp://comoxfootcare.com/steps-to-health-foot-care/staying-safe-and-healthy-during-the-pandemicCongratulations, you have almost fully made it through the summer amidst a pandemic! What a whirlwind it has been with so much information being spread from all angles. Some of it is true, some are based on truth, and some are based on misinformation. How have you and your family been coping with the various information that is out there? Who are your trusted sources of information? These are a few questions I hope to answer in the next few posts that I will be publishing here on this website.Thu, 13 Aug 2020 23:48:46http://comoxfootcare.com/steps-to-health-foot-care/staying-safe-and-healthy-during-the-pandemichttp://comoxfootcare.com/steps-to-health-foot-care/as-we-sail-through-the-pandemicThe weather outside has turned beautiful, beckoning you to go outside and enjoy the fresh air. Have you answered the weather's call and gone on a walk or tended to your garden? In a time like this, it is important to understand ourselves and keep our health in the forefront. Health encompasses our physical well-being, social well-being, and mental well-being--though this is just naming a few of the many domains that are intertwined in our overall health. Taking time to be true to ourselves canMon, 11 May 2020 19:48:45http://comoxfootcare.com/steps-to-health-foot-care/as-we-sail-through-the-pandemichttp://comoxfootcare.com/steps-to-health-foot-care/services-during-global-pandemicI hope everyone has taken a moment to enjoy the sunshine during this time of self isolation. As there is a global pandemic happening, my services are currently suspended until further notice. In the event that you urgently need assistance with foot care, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me and I will see what I can do. If, however, I am called to work in the hospital as a bedside nurse, I will shut down my services in their entirety until the pandemic is over. Stay safe!Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:09:10http://comoxfootcare.com/steps-to-health-foot-care/services-during-global-pandemichttp://comoxfootcare.com/steps-to-health-foot-care/holiday-tipsHappy holidays, Footies! As we coast through the last few weeks of 2019, I'd like to take a moment to share some gift ideas I have seen over my years as a nurse. Gifts for our loved ones in care can be difficult as we worry about what is "allowed" inside their home or hospital room, or what might or might not be safe for them. For the older soul, comfort and self-care are two gifts you can give. Here is a quick list of ideas: Cozy blanket (make sure it is labeled!) If your loved oneThu, 05 Dec 2019 14:30:37http://comoxfootcare.com/steps-to-health-foot-care/holiday-tipshttp://comoxfootcare.com/steps-to-health-foot-care/preventing-amputation-from-diabetesAccording to the Canadian Journal of Public Health, out of forty-four thousand lower limb amputations performed in Canada over sixty-five percent of them were due to complications related to diabetes (2017). The mean age of those suffering from lower limb amputations is 65.7--what should be the beginning of the golden years of retirement. Amputation is a very drastic surgery that is an absolute late resort. In the case of a diabetic person, toe, foot, below the knee amputation, and above theTue, 27 Aug 2019 18:29:09http://comoxfootcare.com/steps-to-health-foot-care/preventing-amputation-from-diabeteshttp://comoxfootcare.com/steps-to-health-foot-care/what-exactly-is-a-foot-care-nurseThe term "Foot Care Nurse" refers to a nurse who has achieved extra education focussed on foot care. Services provided by Foot Care Nurses are covered by a handful of medical and health insurance companies, including Veteran's Affairs. There are courses that a nurse must take in order to understand the physiology and pathology of certain foot ailments and concerns, including those affecting diabetic feet. Once this additional education is completed, a nurse is able to provide safe and competentWed, 21 Aug 2019 21:47:26http://comoxfootcare.com/steps-to-health-foot-care/what-exactly-is-a-foot-care-nurse