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I just recently moved back to my old neighborhood after being gone for many years. My Mom's toenails have not been cared for and some are curling and have so much hard keratin build-up. I've soaked once and managed to improve it somewhat but I am wondering how I can do better for her. Should I take her for a pedicure or go to a podiatrist? My brother has POA (she has dementia, probably middle stage); do I need his consent?

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She needs to go to a podiatrist . Speak to him about it .
Offer to take her , I can’t see why your brother would say No . Do you think he would say No?
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Is she getting other regular medical care?

Is she living alone?

What else is being overlooked?

Yes, a podiatrist for sure.
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Yes. Podiatrist.
Let the POA know she needs to attend podiatrist. He will have the means to make the appointment as he is currently, I assume, in charge of her medical and medical documents.
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Medicare pays for toenail cutting ever 10 weeks.

Being a man, he may not realize the needs of a woman. So approach it that way.
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Podiatrist. This isn’t something a pedicure can help.
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Once you get her nails smoother and thinner, you can go to a pedicurist. But until they're under control, you need a podiatrist.

I agree--if the toenails are being ignored, what else is being forgotten?

Your brother may not want to go into a nail salon but would happily go to a Dr.
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I don't think her needs are being ignored. Toenails are just not a thing "guys" would think about. Glad to hear of the options available to me. I'm not sure she can make it to a podiatrist's office. Mobility is a bit of an issue. I'm going to try to continue soaking and treating as before. I think I can get them under control; its not really that bad, just looks like they've not been done for a long time. Thankfully, she's not complained of any kind of pain or issues with feet. And she actually seems to enjoy the pampering I give her. So I think for now, I'll continue to give her manicures and pedicures at home since I can and its easier on her emotionally. If we run into problems in the future, I'll request that POA helps with a podiatrist appointment. Thanks everyone for the input. This is a great venue to get ideas and advice.
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It sounds like you have a plan for your moms nails. My uncle used a Dremel such as the one on the link. It did the job for several family members in their 90s.

https://www.amazon.com/Dremel-7350-Pet-3-6v-Pet-Grooming/dp/B08YKFJ3FR/ref=asc_df_B08YKFJ3FR/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=563758609631&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10912980733489775853&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027872&hvtargid=pla-1532476232147&th=1
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Some podiatrists will
come to the house if that makes it easier .
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