what causes moments of dizziness in the elderly
Meniere's syndrome. Meniereâs syndrome is also a significant cause of dizziness in the older population and has its highest incidence above fifty years of age. Meniereâs syndrome usually presents as spells of rapid decline in hearing, a roaring tinnitus, vertigo, and monaural fullness.
Otologic Dizziness. Otologic dizziness is the most common type of dizziness in the elderly. This is mainly due to an increased tendency for the elderly to develop benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).