TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2014//
TI  - Putting a new spin on things: evidence-based management of geriatric dizziness
JO  - Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
A1  - Agrawal, Yuri
A1  - McKinnon, Brian J.
A1  - Rubin, Allan M.
A1  - Wetmore, Stephen J.
SP  - P22
EP  - P22
VL  - 151
IS  - 1 suppl
N2  - Program Description: Dizziness and balance problems are very common in older adults. These problems can be vexing to manage for the otolaryngologist given that symptoms are often nonspecific, and multiple vestibular and nonvestibular factors are typically involved. In this miniseminar sponsored by the Geriatric Otolaryngology and Equilibrium Committees, we will review the latest evidence on how vestibular function changes with age and how this affects mobility and falls risk in older adults. We will discuss a practical, evidence-based approach to identifying important vestibular and nonvestibular contributing factors (eg, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in elderly patients, orthostatic hypotension, specific medications), and strategies for managing these factors. Educational Objectives: (1) Describe multiple contributing factors to dizziness in older adults. (2) Explain how vestibular function changes with aging and how this affects mobility and falls risk. (3) Enhance the diagnosis and management of vestibular dysfunction in older adults.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0194-5998
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0194599814538403a64
ID  - ref1
ER  -