Mom is living in a Memory Care Community.
She refuses to keep her shoes on inside the neighborhood, and now even outside.
I asked the Caregivers to not allow her outside if she chooses not wear her shoes/sandals and they told me that they try but she’ll continue to take them off.
When I watched her walk around barefoot outside she kept stopping because she would sit and pick off whatever stuck to her feet and wouldn’t walk on the cemented walkway, instead she’s walk in the grass, but the landscape are rolling hills covered in grass.
I don’t know what to do because I am worried that she will hurt her feet.
Second, she may need inserts, such as Dr. Scholl's gel pads. Does she have any corns, bunions or something that might be constricting in the shoes?
Third, what kind of shoes are they? Materials? The style and type of shoe can make a big difference.
If you feel that she should have something on her feet have you tried the no slip socks? That might be a compromise
But if caregivers are with her and the grounds are cared for, no debris I really would not worry about it...wait until there is something really dangerous then stick to your guns about it.
For wearing her shoes ,I got a pair of diabetic slippers wth Velcro closing!In the inside she wears non slip socks !
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