Nail cutting

Trgdm · August 11

Does anyone have suggestions on how to bet my DW to cut her toe nails? She is not a fan of getting a pedicure.

Chris20cm · August 11

I have been doing it for DW about every three weeks or so for the past ten years. I also have been successful getting her to shower once or twice a week as long as I prepare everything for her and leave the bathroom door ajar so she can holler if something goes wrong, too hot, too cold, etc.

Maru · August 11

If you are unable or unwilling to cut her nails, some podiatrist offer that service. It's not a pedicure. I suspect that a home health service can also do that.

trottingalong · August 11

I recently started cutting my husbands, something I thought I would never do.

RetiredTeacher · August 11

My husband hid his feet from me, got up before me and had always wears socks. I saw his feet in the shower and was horrified by his toenails! Long, thick, and yucky. I bought clippers for thick nails on Amazon, put a king size sheet down and attempted to cut his nails. I was able to cut them all down but some were 1/4"+ thick! I tried to cut them closer than the original clip but he hollered it was hurting. I am going to reach out to the doctor to see if there are any podiatry services available. I feel terrible I had no idea hos toenails looked so bad.

harshedbuzz · August 11

I'd take her to a podiatrist.

Many states have strict restrictions on who can cut nails. In my state, an LPN or RN can legally cut nails, but often their employers do not offer that as a service for liability reasons.

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JDancer · August 11

It's usually impossible to "get" a PWD to do something. YMMV.

If you want something done, you might have to do it yourself

annie51 · August 12

For my DH, I can sometimes talk him into soaking his feet in warm water with epsom salts (they have some with nice scents now too). He won’t cut his own nails anymore so after a bit of soaking, I try to cut his nails. Sometimes he lets me, sometimes he says it hurts and gets angry if I keep trying. I do what I can.

Biggles · August 12

Firstly I suggest you go to a chemist (I guess you call it a drug store) and ask for strong toe nail clippers for thick nails and smaller ones for thinner nails. I always cut our toe nails and fingernails together after showering and just after breakfast sitting at our outside table in the garden. It’s such a pleasant spot and I only cut them if my DH is ready. But I usually say something like “I’m cutting toe nails this morning, would you like yours done”. Outside is good I don’t have to worry too much about the clippings and it’s always relaxing. I often have music playing on my iPhone etc. it’s also nice opportunity to massage the feet, I used to love that when my DH massaged my feet now I can return the pleasure. Good luck.

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