Dizziness Coping Strategies & Safety Precautions

Anyone with dizziness symptoms can benefit from the following safety precautions and coping strategies:

• Avoid sudden head movements. Move and turn slowly while walking.

• Focus on a stationary object while walking or whenever feeling dizzy.

• Wear shoes with hard soles and low heels.

• Avoid slippery or uneven surfaces when walking.

• Avoid area rugs and other objects that might be lying on the floor.

• Avoid walking on uneven surfaces like grass, brick or cobblestones.

• Use extra caution when walking on very soft carpets or lawns.

• Look forward and focus on the stripe in the center of the road while driving.

• Use handrails on stairways and handles on stepstools and ladders for stability.

• If your head shakes, stabilize your head with your hand when necessary.

• Wear your glasses or contact lenses as needed.

• Use long-handled reaching tools for high objects.

• Use a cane, walker, or other stationary object for stability.

• Install grab bars in bathrooms. Sit on a shower stool if needed while bathing.

• Install shallow drawers or baskets you can pull out easily in lower cabinets.