The Care recipient (cr) often has foot odor

Try: Apply the deodorant anti-perspirant that the cr wears under his her arms to their feet the odor should diminish this is a great quick-fix solution for times when the cr is embarrassed about the smell of his her feet and wants to take care of the issue immediately

Materials: Deodorant anti-perspirant

Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical

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References: Adapted from kathryn vercillo 2011 20 tips for how to get rid of foot odor available at

Keywords: Foot odor foot feet body odor personal care

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The Care recipient (cr) often has foot odor

Try: Scrub feet once or twice a week with ginger a radish or a lemon

Materials: Ginger radish or a lemon

Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical

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References: Adapted from kathryn vercillo 2011 20 tips for how to get rid of foot odor available at

Keywords: Foot odor foot feet body odor personal care

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The Care recipient (cr) often has foot odor

Try: Make sure shoes are thoroughly dry at all times

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical

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References: Adapted from kathryn vercillo 2011 20 tips for how to get rid of foot odor available at

Keywords: Foot odor foot feet body odor personal care

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The Care recipient (cr) often has foot odor

Try: Wear shoes that breathe

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical

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References: Adapted from kathryn vercillo 2011 20 tips for how to get rid of foot odor available at

Keywords: Foot odor foot feet body odor personal care

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The Care recipient (cr) often has foot odor

Try: Rotate the shoes that the cr wears regularly so that they can dry out naturally between each wearing

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Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical

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References: Adapted from kathryn vercillo 2011 20 tips for how to get rid of foot odor available at

Keywords: Foot odor foot feet body odor personal care

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

The Care recipient (cr) often has foot odor

Try: Wear socks with shoes wearing running shoes and heels without socks causes them to retain their sweat which increases the stink of the shoe and affects the feet women who wear nylons may want to wear socks underneath with some shoes to further reduce the problem the exception here is with open-toed shoes and sandals that may be better off socks-free for maximum air to the foot

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical

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References: Adapted from kathryn vercillo 2011 20 tips for how to get rid of foot odor available at

Keywords: Foot odor foot feet body odor personal care

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The Care recipient (cr) often has foot odor

Try: When the cr finishes bathing recommend that he she soak his her feet in a solution of warm salt water don’t rinse it off; just wipe it off with a towel and let the feet dry fully before putting socks on

Materials: Salt

Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical

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References: Adapted from kathryn vercillo 2011 20 tips for how to get rid of foot odor available at

Keywords: Foot odor foot feet body odor personal care

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The Care recipient (cr) often has foot odor

Try: Wash the feet with vinegar and dry them thoroughly once or twice a week

Materials: Vinegar

Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical

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References: Adapted from kathryn vercillo 2011 20 tips for how to get rid of foot odor available at

Keywords: Foot odor foot feet body odor personal care

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

The Care recipient (cr) often has foot odor

Try: Soak the feet in green or black tea once or twice a week dry feet thoroughly

Materials: Green or black tea foot tub

Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical

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References: Adapted from kathryn vercillo 2011 20 tips for how to get rid of foot odor available at

Keywords: Foot odor foot feet body odor personal care

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Care recipient (cr) can’t stand up for long periods of time and needs a technique to make it easier to cook

Try: Consider having a stool on wheels to use in the kitchen so the cr can sit and get around while cooking without standing

Materials: Stool with wheels

Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical, Needs Some Assistance

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References: Adapted from tonia boterf 2011 35 adaptations and accommodations for aging parents ezinearticles com

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*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed