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AFCNA-CERTIFIED • PREVENTIVE
Certified Foot Care for Older Adults
Gentle, preventive foot and nail care from Lindsay Cerone, our Care Manager, who is certified through the American Foot Care Nurses Association (AFCNA). Healthy feet help you stay steady, comfortable, and independent. Foot care is a separate service from our care management and is billed privately per visit.
Why Foot Care Matters
As we age, skin thins, nails thicken and feet become harder to reach. Small problems — a thickened nail, a callus, a sore that goes unnoticed — can lead to pain, infection or a fall. Regular, professional foot care helps catch them early and keeps you comfortable on your feet.
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WHO WE SERVE
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Older adults living independently
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Assisted living residents
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Home care clients
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Post-rehab patients
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Individuals unable to safely manage their own nail care​
ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE WITH
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Diabetes
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Vascular disease or poor circulation
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Neuropathy
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Reduced mobility
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Vision impairment
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Other chronic conditions
What Certified Foot Care Is — and Isn't
WHAT IT IS
✓ Routine, preventive foot and nail care from a care manager certified through the American Foot Care Nurses Association (AFCNA)
✓ Trimming, filing and thinning of thick or hard-to-cut nails
✓ Gentle callus care
✓ Foot and skin checks, including circulation and pressure areas
✓ Education for clients and families on daily foot checks, hygiene and footwear
✓ Clean, safe care that follows infection-control standards
✓ A referral to your podiatrist or doctor when we notice something that needs medical attention
WHAT IT ISN'T
✕ Not podiatry — it doesn't replace regular visits with your podiatrist or primary care doctor
✕ No surgery, prescriptions or medical diagnosis
✕ Not treatment for infections or ingrown toenails that need a procedure — we refer those to the right provider
✕ Not a salon pedicure — the focus is safety and foot health, not cosmetics
ABOUT AFCNA
The American Foot Care Nurses Association (afcna.org) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing foot care nursing through education, prevention and early intervention. It trains and certifies foot care specialists, who follow a code of ethics: work only within their training and state law, keep strict infection-control standards, and refer clients to a podiatrist or physician when a condition needs more than routine care. AFCNA certification is a specialty credential — it is not a license to practice podiatry or medicine.
Meet Lindsay Cerone
Lindsay is a Care Manager at Senior Steps and is certified in foot care through the American Foot Care Nurses Association. She brings the same patient, person-centered approach that guides all of our care management: paying close attention to comfort and safety, noticing the small changes that can signal a bigger concern.
YOUR FOOT CARE SPECIALIST
Care Manager, Senior Steps
Certified through the American Foot Care Nurses Association (AFCNA)