<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>HammerToe Nursing Footcare · The Footnotes</title><description>Trusted mobile nursing footcare, delivered with clinical expertise and thoughtful attention in the comfort of home.</description><link>https://www.hammertoefootcare.com/</link><item><title>Why Shoe Size Changes With Age and How Older Adults Can Find the Perfect Fit</title><link>https://www.hammertoefootcare.com/blog/why-shoe-size-changes-with-age-and-how-older-adults-can-find-the-perfect-fit/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.hammertoefootcare.com/blog/why-shoe-size-changes-with-age-and-how-older-adults-can-find-the-perfect-fit/</guid><description>Shoe size can change over time, and for many adults, the change is not small enough to ignore. A shoe that fit well for years may start to pinch the toes, rub the heel, feel tight across the top of the foot, or seem less stable on sidewalks and stairs.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:52:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>I am on a Blood Thinner. Should I seek Professional Footcare from a Nurse?</title><link>https://www.hammertoefootcare.com/blog/routine-foot-care-for-patients-on-blood-thinners-safe-tips-and-professional-nail-trims/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.hammertoefootcare.com/blog/routine-foot-care-for-patients-on-blood-thinners-safe-tips-and-professional-nail-trims/</guid><description>A tiny nick from a toenail clipper can be a bigger problem for someone who takes blood thinners. What looks like a small cut may bleed longer, bruise more easily, or become harder to manage if it goes unnoticed inside a sock or shoe.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:50:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Drying Between Your Toes Matters for Healthy Feet</title><link>https://www.hammertoefootcare.com/blog/why-drying-between-your-toes-matters-for-healthy-feet/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.hammertoefootcare.com/blog/why-drying-between-your-toes-matters-for-healthy-feet/</guid><description>A quick towel pass after a shower can leave the most important spots damp. The spaces between the toes are small, warm, and easy to miss, which makes them a favorite place for moisture to linger.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:45:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Healthy Feet as You Age Simple Foot Care Tips to Prevent Common Problems</title><link>https://www.hammertoefootcare.com/blog/healthy-feet-as-you-age-simple-foot-care-tips-to-prevent-common-problems/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.hammertoefootcare.com/blog/healthy-feet-as-you-age-simple-foot-care-tips-to-prevent-common-problems/</guid><description>Feet do a quiet job every day. They absorb impact, help with balance, and carry the body through errands, walks, stairs, chores, and favorite routines. As the years pass, skin can become thinner, circulation may change, arches may shift, and nails often get harder to trim. Small problems can grow quickly if they go unnoticed.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:43:49 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>