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How do I cut her nails since she does not want to get a manicure. I am afraid the nails might hurt her

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HELLO. YOU ARE CORRECT ABOUT LONG SHARP CRACKED NAILS. WILL BECOME AN ISSUE IF MOM OR DAD SCRATCHES THEMSELF AT ANY TIME.
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BEST REGARDS,
SHIRLEY R.
FCN RN
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Carolyndsch May 2023
wh do you do if they tho fits ?? My mom gets almost abusive with me but im at my wits end ! But I would feel bad if she was like that to someone we hired !! 😢
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Cut nails right after a shower. The nails are softer then
Your other option is to cut them while she is asleep.
Sometimes cutting them is easier if you are doing it when you are giving her a little "massage" use a lotion and as you rub it on her arms and hands cutting the nails might be easier.
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Our local Senior Centers have specially trained people who only cut toenails. I take my dh in every 6 - 8 weeks to have his trimmed. They wash, soak, trim and massage his feet and check for calluses and other sores. They use an antiseptic frequently as they are working. There is a charge of $35.
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I cut my dad's nails by just holding his hand and chatting while I do it. I've found that a larger toenail clipper works better than a little fingernail clipper. It looks just like a fingernail clipper only it's bigger and stronger for his tough nails, plus it cuts a slightly wider swath so it takes fewer clips. I don't do them very short and then I give him an emery board to smooth them. He enjoys using the emery board. If you do it after a shower or after a good hand washing you'll find that the nails are a little softer and easier. My dad is afraid of being cut and will pull his hand away. I always try to pull the finger back a bit from the nail and hold his skin back from the nail to assure I don't accidentally cut him. So far we've been successful.
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Medicare covers for a podiatrist to cut toenails every ten weeks. Not fingernails.
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OldArkie May 2023
I didn't know that. I was told they would not pay! I will check it out!
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I have found a drummel to be the safest, easiest way to keep my aunt's nail trimmed. No rough edges and no chance of cutting her. I found an inexpensive one at Amazon. She sits in her recliner and I sit in front of her on a folding chair.
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OldArkie May 2023
That is what I do. If you touch the skin, no pain or damage. It sure grinds down a toenail in a hurry.
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Perhaps she needs a podiatrist visit.
They will clip her nails during the visit.

And, it likely couldn't hurt to get a podiatrist exam.

Gena / Touch Matters
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You can also soften toenails overnight using urea gel--does not require a prescription. I use it on myself.
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My dads insurance paid for foot care with a podiatrist for his toenails. Perhaps if she sees this is a medically necessary thing for her at a doctors office she won’t resist. They put him in a chair they could raise and lower and used a Dremel tool to help shape them. Completely painless.
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I find this cutter is very easy to use

EZ Grip 360 Degree Rotary Stainless Steel Sharp Blade Fingernail Toenail Clipper, Trimmer and Cutter https://a.co/d/1PsTbwQ
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