Caring for elderly people with dizziness and vestibular disorders – A risk of falls that many families overlook.

care solutions common disease in the elderly This article helps the family understand the situation. dizziness, vestibular disorders In older adults, this article discusses the causes, risks, and proper care to ensure parental safety.

"I occasionally feel dizzy."

"I feel a little dizzy standing up."

Many elderly people said so, and the family also thought it wasn't serious.

But the reality is:

Most falls in older adults begin with dizziness.

And just one fall can change everything completely.

What are vestibular disorders in the elderly?

It's not just dizziness.

Instead, it is:

• lose balance
• Dizzy when standing up
• spinning sensation
• groggy

Older adults may:

• You need to hold on when walking.
• I don't dare go alone.
• Easy to fall at any time.

This is a very common situation.

Why vestibular disorders are more dangerous than you think.

It's not because of the disease itself.

Because:

It leads to falls.

A fall can cause:

• fracture
• lying in one place
• loss of mobility

And that led to a whole series of other problems.

What do elderly people with vertigo need?

It's not about lying still.

Instead, it is:

• Mobility assistance
• Avoid going alone.
• Monitor symptoms
  • When do you experience dizziness, and how severe is it?
• Maintain a stable routine.
  • Get enough sleep, eat properly.
• Avoid sudden changes in posture.
  • Stand up slowly

Most importantly, there's always someone paying attention.

What makes many families complacent?

Because:

• painless
• no fever
• No hospitalization required.

But just:

once stood up incorrectly

once lost balance

enormous consequences

Can the family take care of them themselves?

Maybe.

But the reality is:

• Cannot be monitored continuously
• Cannot be there all the time
• Uncontrolled risk

And this is why many families "only find out after the fall."

If you notice your parents are frequently dizzy, unsteady on their feet, and unable to constantly supervise them, you might consider using SAN – an application. caring for the elderly, the patient.

The SAN ladies can mobility assistance, monitoring and ensuring safety everyday.

Download the SAN app or call the Hotline: 1900.0666.88 for advice.

Common mistakes

• The biggest mistake is thinking, "It's just mild dizziness."
• The second mistake is letting elderly people travel alone.
• The third mistake is not noticing small changes in movement.
• The fourth mistake is not linking the vestibular system to the risk of falls.

The vestibular system is not immediately dangerous.

but the consequences are very clear.

Compare the three options.

Acquaintance / broker

They may be able to look after her, but they won't monitor her closely enough or react quickly enough when she gets dizzy.

Nursing home

• Costs range from 20 to 60 million VND per month.
• Not necessary for mild vestibular disorders.
• Older people have difficulty adapting.

Home care

• Monitor closely.
• Mobility assistance
• Maintain familiar environment

Best suited for the vestibular system.

Actual cost

• Elderly care: 20 – 60 million VND/month
• Daycare: 500,000 - 800,000 VND/day
• At home: 40k – 70k/hour

For the need for "light but high-risk monitoring," home monitoring is optimal.

Why do many families choose SAN?

It's not because of a serious illness.

Because:

Uncontrolled risk

SAN helps:

• continuous monitoring
• mobility assistance
• reduce the risk of falls

The SAN girls:

• trained
• observant
• rapid response

Besides:

• living support
• take him to the doctor.

SAN is a partner of:

• Military Hospital 175
• City International Hospital

Dizziness is nothing to be afraid of.

But the fall that followed was real.

You don't need to watch every step of the way alone.

Download SAN – the application caring for the elderly and the sick. Or call the Hotline: 1900.0666.88 for appropriate advice.

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