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Foot Health in Older Adults: Common Issues, Causes,& Prevention

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Guest Speaker: Mark Jaffe, DPM

Hosted by: Desiree Simon, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC

This podcast features a discussion on:

  • Foot myths vs facts and ways to protect the patient from potential harm.
  • Common foot problems especially of interest to the aging population
  • The role of the Podiatrist in the healthcare team approach to patient care and their scope of practice
  • Identifying DO's and DON'Ts of foot care
  • National (APMA.org) and State (FPMA.com) Podiatry websites for patients offering free foot care information, resources, and referral lists of podiatrists (e.g., How to find a Podiatrist? tool).

    • About Us

    South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program: https://www.nova.edu/gwep/index.html 

    Nova Southeastern University: https://www.nova.edu/about/index.html

    Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/aboutus/index.html

     

    ** This podcast was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3.5M with 25% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government..**

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