Anyone with dizziness symptoms can benefit from the following safety precautions and coping strategies:
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Avoid sudden head movements. Move and turn slowly while walking.
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Focus on a stationary object while walking or whenever feeling dizzy.
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Wear shoes with hard soles and low heels.
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Avoid slippery or uneven surfaces when walking.
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Avoid area rugs and other objects that might be lying on the floor.
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Avoid walking on uneven surfaces like grass, brick or cobblestones.
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Use extra caution when walking on very soft carpets or lawns.
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Look forward and focus on the stripe in the center of the road while driving.
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Use handrails on stairways and handles on stepstools and ladders for stability.
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If your head shakes, stabilize your head with your hand when necessary.
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Wear your glasses or contact lenses as needed.
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Use long-handled reaching tools for high objects.
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Use a cane, walker, or other stationary object for stability.
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Install grab bars in bathrooms. Sit on a shower stool if needed while bathing.
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Install shallow drawers or baskets you can pull out easily in lower cabinets.