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Toenail Clippers for the Elderly
by Jhone Linkan WriterKeeping fingernails and toenails clipped and clean improves one's health and physical appearance. Sometimes, however, just the simple act of opening and closing a nail clipper can present difficulty for the elderly. Toenails usually are a more difficult problem than cutting fingernails. Older people sometimes can't hunch over to reach the toenails or can't lift a foot onto a stool or table. The elderly may struggle with the stiffness and pain of arthritis or other joint problems that make it difficult to hold and handle small objects such as nail clippers.
There are toenail clippers made especially for
the elderly with arthritis problems and/or those who suffer from joint
diseases. A search through the items listed below should produce the proper and
perfect fit.
- Clippers for toes and nails that are easy to grip, made in a flat, wide form for stiff or arthritic hands; designed to reduce the strength needed to cut even the thickest and most stubborn nails.
- Toenail cutter with a long handle, making it easier to bend down to reach the toe. Some of these clippers allow the person to clip toenails from a sitting position, without bending down at all.
- Toenail clippers on a base, which allows cutting with just one push on the lever.
- one-handed nail clippers; pressing down makes them clip.
- nail clipper operated with foot pressure.
- Toenail clippers equipped with a magnifier for those with low vision problems.
- combination clipper and emery board. The clipper is operated by pushing a lever; the emery board, which is held in a spring clasp, allows one-handed filing.
- clipper with a small vacuum to suction leftover clippings and a small light to aid in errorless cutting.
Any of these items is a good grooming tool for
the elderly and for children as well. The best toenail clippers for the elderly
take into consideration their needs. They help to prevent cutting that is too
close, which often damages the fragile skin around the nail. That in turn helps
to eliminate the possibility of infection. Diabetics need to pay special
attention not to cut themselves as wound healing is slower for diabetics. Many
of these items are available in different sizes for a close and comfortable fit
in the hand.
Toenail clippers are a common item around the
house. To keep them in good shape requires a little care. That’s why it’s
important to start off with high quality toenail clippers so they last a long
time. Don't wash these clippers in detergents or plain water. They should be
washed before and after each use in alcohol. They should be used only for what
they were intended - the nails. Professional toenail clippers are not
necessary, but if an elderly person is to use them, it’s important that they
have the particular features that are pertinent to their needs.
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