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LATEST ARTICLES ( 20 )

• The Reluctant Foot Care Patient

  The Reluctant Foot Care Patient August 2, 2018 “We didn’t realize mom’s feet were in such bad shape. She was hiding them from us.”“Dad won’t let anyone see his... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2018 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, MEDICINE

• Nursing Foot Care: a Wholistic Approach

  Nursing Foot Care: a wholistic approach January 24, 2016 At McDermott Footcare, the first visit with a new client includes a concise assessment of pre-existing... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2016 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, MEDICINE

• Lessons Learned from McDermott Footcare Clients

  

  Lessons Learned from McDermott Footcare Clients September 14, 2014 Recently, McDermott Footcare celebrated our third anniversary of delivering caring,... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, MEDICINE

• Why Do My Calluses and Corns Keep Coming Back?

  

  Why Do My Calluses and Corns Keep Coming Back? January 20, 2014 A plantar callusAs a Toronto and surrounding area in-home certified foot care nurse, this is a... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2014 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, MEDICINE

• Vitamin D, Diabetic Neuropathy and Depression in Women with Type 2 Diabetes

  Vitamin D, Diabetic Neuropathy and Depression in Women with Type 2 Diabetes December 7, 2013 A recent study conducted at Loyola University highlighted the... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2013 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, MEDICINE

• Moisturizing Your Feet

  

  Moisturizing Your Feet October 27, 2013 McDermott Footcare nursing foot care clients enjoy a moisturizing foot rub as part of our services. Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2013 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, MEDICINE

• Healthy Now and Later

  

  Healthy Now and Later October 13, 2013 McDermott Footcare is pleased to introduce and partner with Healthy Now and Later, an invaluable new website committed... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2013 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, MEDICINE

• 8 Winter Foot Care Tips For Diabetics

  

  8 Winter Foot Care Tips For Diabetics September 28, 2013 Here in Toronto, diabetic nursing foot care clients of McDermott Footcare are beginning to feel the... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2013 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, MEDICINE

• Foot Care Presentations to Toronto Community Groups

  Foot Care Presentations to Toronto Community Groups August 16, 2013 McDermott Footcare gives informational foot care presentations to Toronto seniors’ and... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2013 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, MEDICINE

• The Importance of Nursing Foot Care for Elderly Parents

  

  The Importance of Nursing Foot Care for Elderly Parents June 20, 2013 Increasingly, McDermott Footcare receives out-of-town and out-of-province enquiries from... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2013 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, MEDICINE

• Nursing Foot Care: Frequently Asked Questions

  

  Recently, McDermott Footcare was a guest expert at a community home care information seminar.  Here are some of the questions asked by the audience as well as... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, MEDICINE

• What To Look For In A Foot Care Nurse

  

  Who is a certified foot care nurse? Only currently registered, licensed Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses who have... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, MEDICINE

• Summer Foot Care Tips For Diabetics (And Others)

  

  In the words of George Gershwin, from his opera, Porgy and Bess, “Summertime, and the livin’ is easy…..”  It’s time to kick off our socks and shoes and feel... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, MEDICINE

• What To Buy In The Foot Care Aisle

  

  Choices abound in the foot care aisle.  It’s common to see a perplexed shopper scanning the displays and shelves of foot care products trying to figure out... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, MEDICINE

• Plantar Warts: How Did I Get Them? What Can I Do About Them?

  

  Plantar warts are caused by a few of the 120 types of human papillomavirus, or HPV.  The virus affects the superficial areas of the skin, especially on the... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, MEDICINE

• Extreme High Heels

  

  seem to be the norm this year in women’s shoes.   Shoe store shelves are lined with them; women everywhere totter somewhat awkwardly and uncomfortably in... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, MEDICINE

• Skin Cancer And Your Feet

  

  May is Skin Cancer Awareness month.   People of all skin colours and ethnicity should be aware of the signs and symptoms of skin cancer.  We often forget to giv... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, MEDICINE

• Why Athlete’s Foot Is Dangerous In Diabetes

  

  Athlete’s Foot (tinea pedis) commonly occurs in diabetics.  Since the flaking and peeling skin symptomatic of this fungal infection can resemble large areas of... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, MEDICINE

• Diabetic Foot Screening

  

  People with diabetes are at a higher risk for foot-related wounds, ulcers and lower limb amputation.  This is because of nerve and circulatory changes (read... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, MEDICINE

• The Importance of Nursing Foot Care for Diabetics

  

  According to a 2009 report by the International Diabetes Federation, 7% of the world’s population has diabetes.  That’s approximately 300 million people... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, MEDICINE