Poor old dear! I felt the same about my grandpa. We tried sneaking in the natural remedies but of course the nursing home are horrified and very disapproving if they find out.

I'm the same with shoes. Or without! Hate them. I wish I could go without when we're outside but we have very rough terrain. Thorns and mostly shale, rocky ground. Not to mention the snakes. I have a tendency to get to close for comfort to them and so rather wear high boots when I leave the house