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Diane has lived for years with challenging vestibular conditions, including superior canal dehiscence syndrome (SCSD) and vestibular migraine. She’s learned to adapt, using tools like a walking stick to help steady herself and developing a

A Dizzy Childhood Rochelle’s journey with vestibular disorders began when she was only 10 years old. “I remember being in school and I remember walking down the hall, and all of a sudden, everything was

Introduction In today's digital and high-speed world, the connection between the eyes and the balance system is more important than ever. Vestibular disorders are often known for causing dizziness or vertigo, but they also affect

Have you or a friend experienced what you thought was a recurrance of BPPV, only to find out it was not BPPV causing your symptoms? Here we present a case study to help illustrate the

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

As those with a vestibular disorder know, living with this disorder has its challenges. It is unpredictable & you never know how you will feel day to day or when your symptoms will flare. The

Travel Award Winner Batoul Berri, AuD, is the 2025 winner of the VeDA Travel Award for her presentation at the American Balance Society (ABS) Annual Conference. What is the VeDA Travel Award? VeDA supports researchers

Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD) and Meniere’s disease (MD) are two distinct types of vestibular disorders that occur independently; however, they may also occur simultaneously. Diagnostic criteria exist to clearly define and classify vestibular disorders. An

“Health-related quality of life focuses on the impact of health on a person’s ability to live a fulfilling life.” (Johns Hopkins) We all want a good quality of life (QoL). We want to find purpose

Scientists have suggested that by activating the reward center of the brain, gratitude exchange alters the way we see the world and ourselves. (MR Chowdhury) Despite the research and widely held wisdom supporting the benefits

Many people who have been diagnosed with a vestibular disorder or experience episodic or chronic vertigo, dizziness, or imbalance have questions about driving. Some are concerned about safety should an episode occur while they are