To "bark" or to "alert one" is the literal meaning which I am sure I paraphrased. So, if your feet are barking they are trying to alert you to something that is not supposed to be there. If you have a thorn in your foot, you usually know but, if you have neuropathy, or loss of feeling common to aging, you may not realize that your foot has been injured. This is where foot care becomes extremely important as we age.
BBYF provides professional services to seniors who cannot afford them. They may seem a luxury but, in reality they are a critical part of our health and well-being when we are older. First line of defense, professionals who do pedicures can ensure the health of your feet and lower legs with cleansing, throughly cleansing around the nail (Dermatologists advise - do not cut cuticles or "dig out" ingrown toenails. The threat is causing greater injury.) But, these can be accomplished CAREfully by a skilled technician who has a license and the where with all about the services they provide. Most importantly, they recognize their limitations.
They should always thoroughly inspect your feet before beginning the procedure.
Since most older adults do not have the flexibility to look at the bottom of their feet and their vision is also not as keen as it may have been when they were younger, the observance of the overall condition of the skin and nails is invaluable.
Diabetic Foot issues are particularly important as injuries left unchecked will turn into wounds that require medical attention and if not well- healed can get worse and lead to amputation of a toe, a foot or even a leg. So, take care of your feet. If they are barking, pay attention to what they are alerting you to. The skin is a very helpful organ when it comes to telling us something is out of order in our bodies.
It takes two to Tango and that doesn't just mean having a partner!
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