Resources – Fall Prevention Tips

How To Prevent Falls Caused by Vertigo:

At Home

• Keep flashlights handy and nearby
• Make grab bars and hold bars available especially near toilets and bathtubs.
• Clear walkways and hallways of clutter and loose rugs
• Provide night-lights especially in walkways towards the bathroom.
• Choose furniture that fir the room and not protrude especially in walkways
• Choose floor wax with non-skid features
• Pad sharp edges of furniture with cloth.
• Use non-shattering materials in shower enclosures and other walls.
• Store readily used items in low shelves

At Work or Outside the Home

• Avoid driving and any activity that requires attention.
• Wear non-skid, well-fitting shoes with low heels
• Keep shoe strings tied all the time
• Drink plenty of water and avoid caffeine, alcohol or smoking
• Watch out for medications that later sense of balance
• Wear are vertigo band at all times in order for others to be aware of your condition and know how to help
• Do not change positions abruptly especially when lying down to rising up
• During episodes, stay calm and remain seated