Choosing the correct shoe can go a long way in maintaining the long term health of your foot By wearing properly fitting shoes, your feet can remain comfortable while saving your foot from common painful ailments that affect many people every day

While proper foot care is important for everybody, senior citizens have the tendency to be more susceptible to certain conditions and should therefore be well informed about problems that may arise and what they can do to properly avoid or treat them Some of the most common problems are foot ulcers, ingrown toenails, fallen arches, and fungal infection