Balance Problems and Vertigo: Mobility Aids for Safer Outings

Balance problems, whether from vertigo, inner ear issues or medication, make busy places and uneven ground risky. A fall on vacation can turn a fun trip into a hospital visit.

Rollator for stability

A rollator walker gives four points of contact and a seat if a dizzy spell hits.

Transport chair for busy places

For crowded boardwalks and events, a transport chair removes the fall risk entirely.

See: temporary equipment after a fall.

Busy places are the hardest

Crowds, moving lights and noise can make dizziness worse. On the boardwalk on a summer night, that is a lot of stimulation. Choose quieter times, like early morning, and hold onto something stable.

What to avoid

Scooters need quick reactions and steady vision, which can be a problem during a dizzy spell. A pushed chair is safer during flare-ups.

Talk to your doctor

If balance problems are new or worse, get checked before traveling. Your doctor or therapist can suggest the safest aid.

How to book

Choose the item, choose the days, pay online. That is it. If you want it brought to you, call or text (603) 395-1246 for a delivery quote. Collecting from our Hampton Beach shop costs nothing.

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