I seem to recall reading a long time back, possibly in this group, something
about Medicare covering pedicures, or toenail trimming, at periodic
intervals for Medicare patients who have trouble doing it themselves.  Does
anyone know about this?

My father has very thick, tough toenails he isn't able to trim with
conventional mail clippers.  He tries to use an electric nailcare system his
daughter gave him - it has a grinding stone attachment he uses to shape the
nails, but it doesn't work well, especially with his substantial hand
tremor, it's very difficult, and so he lets it go too long. He mentioned to
me the other day that one nail is cutting into his slippers.  He is adamant
he doesn't want me doing it for him, though I've offered repeatedly and
insist I don't mind (which of course I don't). I've checked with local
manicure places, but they're very expensive, and tend to be attached to
beauty salons (which might make him feel it was a 'girlie' thing to have
done).

He's also got rather poor circulation in his feet and I think getting him in
for his nails might be the easiest way to get him to agree to see a
podiatrist, because he does complain about it frequently.

My father has Medicare, plus the Tricare for Life supplement plan.

Thanks in advance.

--
Robert