Foot width may increase with age. Always have your feet measured before buying shoes. The upper part of the shoes should be made of a soft, flexible material to match the shape of your foot. Shoes made of leather can reduce the possibility of skin irritations. Soles should provide solid footing and not be slippery.
Thick soles lessen pressure on hard surfaces.
Follow a regular plan of exercise. Exercise helps our bones, particularly our joint bones and the bones of the spinal column, rebuild and repair themselves as they should. Strong muscles help protect your joints and spinal column, improve your posture and balance, increase your mobility, and reduce the likelihood of falls and other accidents, and give you a younger body image. Home Safety Home modification and repair can help prevent accidents such as falls.