elderly clients

It’s All in the Hands

For years, women (and men) have taken good cans of their faces. Now, they’re also starting to realize the importance of looking after their hands. We talked to several manufacturers and salons that are taking part in this fast-growing trend for nail care professionals.

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The Nail Doctor

The Nail Doctor answers your questions about strep, overgrowth, and white spots.

At Home with In-Home Care

Tara Colvin travels California’s Santa Maria Valley tending to clients in senior residences board and care facilities, and nursing homes as well as private residences.

The Nail Doctor

The Nail Doctor on brittle nail syndrome, psoriasis and acrylics, and breakage.

The Nail Doctor

The Nail Doctor tackles a handful of questions about nail fungus, damaged lunulas, and nail pitting.

Pedicures for the Older Set

NAILS talked with respected podiatrist Dr. Godfrey Mix about the adjustments needed in procedures of foot care and the elderly.

A Pedicurist's Education in Diabetes

Diabetes is a very serious, and very common, disease. Before providing foot care to a diabetic client, know what to look for and what questions to ask.

Look Good, Feel Lousy

Even a hospital stay need not interrupt the dedicated nail wearer’s beauty care regimen.

Editor's Note: Beautifying Baby Boomers

As this group of women (and men, too) aged, they would spend millions of their considerable disposable in­come on beauty products and services in an effort to hang on to their youth.

Pedicures for the Elderly: A Test of Compassion

Providing pedicures to an elderly client requires special knowledge and skill and the ability to look beyond infirmity.

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