Being dizzy or having dizzy spells doesn’t always mean something horrible is happening in the body, but it can be annoying. It if happens once, it may be something like dehydration; if it happens repeatedly, your senior should keep track of how many times it happens and when it happens to talk to a doctor about it. If your senior has elder care, these professionals can keep notes on foods, drinks, or medications that may be causing severe dizziness. Then a senior can take these notes to a doctor to discuss what may be causing dizziness. In addition, there are a few things that may be causing dizzy spells, and easy solutions. You can try focusing on these before going to the doctor.
Dehydration Can Cause Dizziness
One main thing that impacts a senior is dehydration, especially in the summer. When the sun is blaring, a senior spends a few hours outside, and no water is easily accessible, it can devastate their health. Not only will it cause dehydration, but dehydration can turn into severe dizziness easily. The best way to avoid this problem is by having elder care ensure that fluids are always ready to drink near your senior. If they are outside, elder care can provide water bottles or cups of water throughout the day if a senior is working outside. Dehydration can happen very easily for seniors who do not remember things well, so it is an important task for elder care to help with.
Ear Infections May Cause Dizzy Spells
Ear pain is often overlooked because it may not be debilitating, but it may be what’s causing your loved one’s dizzy spells. If your senior mom or dad has been complaining that their ears are stuffy, it’s time to encourage them to go to the doctor’s to get their ears checked out. Sometimes ear pressure from an infection can cause dizziness. Sometimes ear infections can lead to other infections and hearing loss if your loved one doesn’t get it checked out in time.
Medications and Dizziness
A doctor may prescribe medications for several different diseases or things that your senior needs managed. Unfortunately, even with the best medication, there is always a chance there will be a side effect that your loved one doesn’t know about. If your senior keeps taking medicine and experiencing dizziness, it’s important to note which medications impact your senior and then talk to a doctor about it. A doctor may prescribe a new medication or ask a senior to take it at a different time or with different food until something works. If a senior is taking something on an empty stomach, it could be as simple as changing what they take the medication with.
Overheating Can Cause Nausea and Dizziness
If your seniors are dehydrated or it is scorching outside, this may cause your seniors to start overheating. During the summer, elder care providers can help a senior dress appropriately for the weather, stay hydrated, and find ways to stay cool. Overheating can cause nausea and dehydration, which can all cause a dizzy spell too.
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