Balance & Well-Being: Journey to Understand Vertigo and Dizziness

Welcome to our 8-step journey to understand and deal with vertigo, dizziness, and imbalance issues. This guide has been specially developed for adults over 35, providing valuable and practical information to improve your quality of life.

Understanding Vertigo and Dizziness

Vertigo and dizziness are common symptoms that many people experience, especially as they age. Although often used interchangeably, these terms have distinct meanings:

• Vertigo: A specific sensation of rotation or movement, as if the environment were spinning around you or as if you were on a carousel.
• Dizziness: A more general term that can include sensations of imbalance, instability, or lightheadedness.

Both conditions can be disturbing and significantly affect quality of life, interfering with daily activities and increasing the risk of falls, especially in older adults.

It's important to understand that these symptoms are not diseases in themselves, but signs that something may be out of balance in your body, whether in the vestibular system (responsible for balance), the nervous system, or due to other health conditions.