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Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall. Behind that number are real people living with dizziness, instability, and the fear of falling—challenges that can rob them of
Understanding Meniere’s Disease - Your Rights in Australia Accessing diagnoses, benefits, and treatment with the support of legal definitions and advocacy Meniere’s disease (MD) causes episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus, which can seriously impact
At the Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA), we recognize that symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, visual motion sensitivity, and light sensitivity can make using websites challenging. That’s why we are committed to making vestibular.org as comfortable
In a significant step forward for global vestibular advocacy, the Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) recently presented to a group of European doctoral students from the PROVIDE Network—an initiative designed to train the next generation of
Working Together for Better Care in Vestibular Disorders The PROVIDE (Patient-Centered Care for Vestibular Disorders) Doctoral Network is an exciting initiative funded by the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). Their mission is to improve
Coping Strategies for Vestibular Problems I hope you were all able to attend Life Rebalanced Live, VeDA’s annual virtual conference (if not, you can still purchase the recordings). It was fantastic, as always, so full
Movement is Life VeDA’s partnership with Urban Poling in North America has focused on the unique Rehabilitation Poles – The Activator’s - which are used by many balance disorder sufferers, and recommended by vestibular physiotherapists.
What Is Oscillopsia? Oscillopsia is the perception of the environment, or your visual field, moving when it’s actually stationary. This symptom can feel like the world is shifting, bouncing, shimmering, or "jiggling," particularly when a
Making Vestibular Visible The vestibular community came together September 15-21, 2024 for the 28th annual Balance Awareness Week (BAW), a global event to raise awareness about vertigo, dizziness, imbalance, and conditions caused by damage to
Book Review “Help! I’m Dizzy!” by Eric L. Slattery, MD There are a variety excellent medical texts for healthcare providers that explore the many aspects of vestibular medicine. However, Dr. Slattery has produced this excellent
The Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) announces the annual VeDA Champion of Vestibular Medicine Award initiative to increase awareness of vestibular disorders that affect the inner ear and brain. 2024 Lifetime Achievement award recipients include Robert
The Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) is excited to announce the formation of an Industry Advisory Council (IAC) to support vestibular patients around the world and help advocate for advancements in vestibular medicine. The VeDA IAC