
From Setback to Comeback: Rebuilding Balance...
Dizziness and vertigo can transform simple daily activities into challenging obstacles for seniors, affecting everything from walking to reaching for objects on shelves. These symptoms, while common, shouldn't be dismissed as normal aging. Understanding their causes and available treatments is crucial for maintaining independence and quality of life. Multiple factors can contribute to dizziness in older adults. Medical conditions like benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), inner ear disorders, or cardiovascular issues often play a role. Additionally, many medications commonly prescribed to seniors – including blood pressure medications, anti-anxiety drugs, and sleep aids – can cause or worsen dizziness symptoms. If...