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.