Dr. Thomas M. Gill headed the study group at the Yale School of Medicine. Uncarpeted slippery areas and wet spots on the floor were also main culprits in causing falls. Stairways were another dangerous area that had to have safety improvements made. Night-lights should be installed to increase safety by decreasing the chance of falling. Steps should be repaired immediately if they are damaged and secure handrails should be in place the entire length of the staircase.
Grab bars are especially helpful in preventing falls in the tub or shower.
Non skid mats should be in place in the tub or shower. Vertigo A word most commonly associated with dizziness is vertigo. This is an illusion of rotation due to asymmetry of neural activity between the left and right vestibular nuclei in the ear. This condition is always temporary and is made worse by head movement in the same way that angina is made worse by exercise. It can create a lot of anxiety and possibly bring on panic attacks.