Savvy Senior: Toenail Trimming Tips for Seniors

Savvy Senior: Toenail Trimming Tips for Seniors

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good toenail clipping solutions for seniors? My toenails have gotten increasingly thick since I’ve gotten older and have become very difficult for me to reach down and cut. Almost 80 Dear Almost, Trimming your toenails is a task that most people don’t think much about, but as we get older, it can become very challenging. For many older adults like yourself, toenails can become thicker and harder to cut, …

Toenail Trimming Tips for Seniors

By JIM MILLER (SAVVY SENIOR) Trimming your toenails is a task most people don’t think much about, but as we get older, it can become very challenging. For many older adults, toenails can become thicker and harder to cut, and reduced flexibility can make it more difficult to even get into the right position to cut them. Fortunately, solutions are available that make this job a little easier. One of the simplest tricks for cutting thick toenails i…