Are you a senior looking for help to keep your feet and nails healthy?
If you are, and are already receiving services from the Long Term Care Program, you may be able to access footcare services. The support is provided to help seniors maintain good foot health and to stay as mobile and independent for as long as possible.
Who Qualifies?
- You must be 65 years of age or older and currently be receiving services from the Long Term Care Program, and
- Have a need for foot care.
What do I need?
To apply, you can reach out to your social worker to guide you through the process and determine which form to complete.
- You will need to complete and send in the Non-Diabetic Foot-Nail Care application form.
- If you have diabetes, you will need to complete and send in the Diabetic Foot-Nail Care application form.
Everyone who is receiving services through the Long Term Care Program will go through an application process to access footcare services.
To apply, you first speak with your social worker to access the form you need to fill out. There is the Non-Diabetic Foot-Nail Care form for seniors who don’t have diabetes and a Diabetic Foot-Nail Care form for those people with diabetes.
For both forms, you must complete the “Client Information Section.” You will have to provide your address and phone number and date of birth.
For both forms, your physician, nurse practitioner or certified diabetes educator must fill out Section 1 and Parts A, B and C and return it to you.
The completed form must be returned to your social worker.
Your social worker will inform you if your application has been approved and will work with you to find a qualified footcare service provider in your region. The service is reviewed annually to determine whether it’s still necessary.
If you have any questions, you can follow-up with your social worker.