Vertigo: Staying safe when you have balance problems

What safety precautions can you take?

Adding grab bars near the bathtub and toilet, using nonskid mats, and using night-lights can make your home safer and help prevent falls. Organizing your home so that walkways are free of clutter and making sure that furniture fits your build can also help. Letting others know that you have episodes of vertigo will help them know how to help you if they are with you during an attack.

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Author:	Sabra L. Katz-Wise Ralph Poore	Last Updated: November 7, 2006
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Barrie J. Hurwitz, MD - Neurology
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