A Podiatrist comes to our facility to cut toe nails and inspect the feet of the residents on a regular basis. It's one of the services that our monthly rent pays for despite the doctor being paid by Medicare. I am one of those seniors that can't cut his own toe nails due to a lack of manual dexterity and really appreciate the service.
I book my appointment with the doctor through assisted living along with other residents booking their's The service I guess is assisted living making the arrangements and providing the space.
It's no problem for those of you with hand/finger dexterity and able to bend from the waist but it is a real challenge for some of us. Go online and look up nail clippers if you want to see some real senior marketing rip offs.
I used to go get a toe job. I don’t get out anymore so I try to cut them myself. It’s hard. Last two times I nipped a toe pretty good with the clippers. My clippers I’ve had for about twelve years so it takes a good grip to use them.
Neither of us have a problem doing it, but I have a couple of toes where it can be hard to get to the full nail. Both of my toe nails are pretty hard, so I really have to press on the nail clippers to cut them. I also put my reading glasses on when doing it. The glasses give me a better view of what I'm doing.
One of the perks of living here is having a Podiarist come once a month to inspect the feet and cut the toe nails of residents that need that done. My next cutting is November 30th. This is a pretty good deal for the Podiatrist and resident because Medicare pays the Podiatrist.
I use the above for toe nails. It's made for flush cutting leads from electronic components on a printed circuit board. Amazon sells them. Easier to use than clippers. https://www.amazon.com/flush-cut-wire-cutters/s?k=flush+cut+wire+cutters