Feet checked and nails cut

What it is

Painful feet change how you walk, and how you walk decides whether you fall.

every month · from 70 · until 120

Look at the soles monthly; podiatry as needed

Always on

Use a mirror or ask someone to check the soles and between the toes.
Shoes that fasten and grip, indoors too — slippers without a back are a falls risk.
With diabetes, foot checks are not optional; the kupah provides podiatry.

When to check with a professional

A sore or wound on the foot that is not healing, numbness, or a change in colour is worth showing to the doctor promptly, especially with diabetes.

Falls-risk self-check yearly (65+)

Sources

Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) — World Health Organization · checked 30-08-2026
Older adults portal — Israel Ministry of Health · checked 30-08-2026

Last reviewed 30-08-2026 · Confidence: medium

Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed above. Not yet reviewed by a clinician — check anything important against the source, with Tipat Halav or with your doctor.