{"id":4050,"date":"2025-11-17T06:47:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T06:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/?p=4050"},"modified":"2025-11-25T06:03:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T06:03:43","slug":"foot-health-habits-for-aging-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/foot-health-habits-for-aging-adults","title":{"rendered":"Foot Health Habits That Keep You Active As You Age\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"872\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image.png\" alt=\"Foot Health Habits\" class=\"wp-image-4051\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You may expect certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-improve-quality-of-life-for-seniors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">changes as you get older<\/a>, but one that can catch you off guard is foot pain. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0378512216301438\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">one in four adults<\/a> over 65 have sore or stiff feet on a regular basis. When you think about it, it\u2019s not hard to understand why this is. Our foot joints and muscles naturally weaken with age, and the skin gets thinner. Add in all the years of walking and maybe also wearing the wrong shoes, and it\u2019s no wonder our feet start to complain. But the good news is foot problems aren\u2019t inevitable. With the right <strong>foot health habits<\/strong> such as good footwear, simple exercises, and regular checks\u2014you can keep your feet happy and mobile for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/foot-health-habits-for-aging-adults\/#Choose_the_right_shoes\" title=\"Choose the right shoes\u00a0\">Choose the right shoes\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/foot-health-habits-for-aging-adults\/#Check_your_feet_for_changes\" title=\"Check your feet for changes\u00a0\">Check your feet for changes\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/foot-health-habits-for-aging-adults\/#Keep_your_feet_active\" title=\"Keep your feet active\u00a0\">Keep your feet active\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_the_right_shoes\"><\/span>Choose the right shoes\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Research has found that older adults can improve their balance and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/06\/11\/well\/fall-prevention-tips.html\">lower their risk of falls<\/a> by wearing shoes that fit well and offer proper support. But what makes a shoe right for you? For starters, look for ones with a roomy toe box, so your toes can spread out comfortably. This helps prevent discomfort and tightness. Cushioned soles are also a must, as these absorb the impact of each step, which keeps you comfortable as you walk. Also, don\u2019t forget non-slip soles. With these, you\u2019re less likely to fall on smooth or slippery floors. The same principles also apply to slippers. These should likewise fit your feet properly and have cushioned soles and a good grip. To further avoid falls, it\u2019s also generally a good idea to avoid walking around your home in just socks or bare feet.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_your_feet_for_changes\"><\/span>Check your feet for changes\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, give your feet a regular once-over, at least once a week. Try gently pressing around the soles and joints to see if anything feels sore or stiff. One thing to keep an eye out for is bunions: those bony lumps that can develop on the sides of your feet. Bunions affect over 35% of people over 65, and tend to form slowly. Although they might not cause problems for years, bunions can eventually start to hurt and make it difficult to walk. If that\u2019s the case for you, surgery can be a good solution. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2077-0383\/14\/8\/2757\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">A recent meta-analysis found<\/a> that bunion surgery results in a speedy recovery and better quality of life in older patients, which means you could walk comfortably again in just a few weeks. Fortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.svph.org.au\/services\/orthopaedics\/foot-orthopaedics\/bunion-surgery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">bunion surgery<\/a> itself is a fairly simple procedure: it removes the extra bone growth to restore your foot\u2019s natural range of motion, so you can move confidently again.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it\u2019s not just bunions you need to look out for. Corns and calluses can also start to cause mobility issues. If you do notice any unusual changes to your feet, make an appointment with a podiatrist. When you catch issues early on, you can avoid discomfort and future problems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_your_feet_active\"><\/span>Keep your feet active\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving your feet everyday is key to flexible joints and strong muscles. Daily walks are perfect, but even just a little bit of movement at home can do much to reduce stiffness and prevent injury. For example, periodically get up and walk around your home. Or simply sit down and wiggle your toes. This easy move keeps the tiny muscles in your foot active and blood flowing, so your feet stay flexible. You can also roll a small ball under your foot. This loosens up your arches and soothes tired muscles. The more you keep your feet moving, the less likely you are to feel sore or stiff as time goes on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feet can change with age, but soreness doesn\u2019t have to be inevitable. With the right healthy foot habits, you can stay happy and mobile for years to come.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may expect certain changes as you get older, but one that can catch you off guard is foot pain. In fact, one in four adults over 65 have sore or stiff feet on a regular basis. 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