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Fall Prevention

                          Everyone learned in school what the 5
                          senses were: hearing, vision, taste, touch
                          and smell. But no one ever talked about
                          your sense of balance. The ability to stand,
                          sit and move is such a part of our every-day
                          life, that we take it for granted. When you
                          get dizzy or become unsteady, it can affect
                          your whole life.

Sudden attacks of dizziness can be a sign of stroke or heart attack.
Dizziness requires immediate medical attention to rule out something
serious. More commonly, as we age, we begin to experience
unsteadiness. It usually occurs gradually. Instability can lead to
falling, causing injury with serious consequences.

If you are unstable, you should tell your doctor. He may send you to
an audiologist (hearing specialist) or neurologist to diagnose your
problems. They may recommend exercises to help you maintain
stability.

Southwestern Ear, Nose & Throat Associates (SWENT) has served the
health needs of Santa Fe and the communities of northern New Mexico
since 1986. We provide comprehensive ears nose and throat services
in a modern facility in Santa Fe.

We offer a full range of diagnostic and preventative hearing healthcare
professional services, including hearing aid screening, evaluations,
hearing aids sales and rehabilitative and preventative counseling.

Visit http://hearing-aids-torrance-ca.com/
Call Today (310) 237-6044

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Fall prevention

  • 1. Fall Prevention Everyone learned in school what the 5 senses were: hearing, vision, taste, touch and smell. But no one ever talked about your sense of balance. The ability to stand, sit and move is such a part of our every-day life, that we take it for granted. When you get dizzy or become unsteady, it can affect your whole life. Sudden attacks of dizziness can be a sign of stroke or heart attack. Dizziness requires immediate medical attention to rule out something serious. More commonly, as we age, we begin to experience unsteadiness. It usually occurs gradually. Instability can lead to falling, causing injury with serious consequences. If you are unstable, you should tell your doctor. He may send you to an audiologist (hearing specialist) or neurologist to diagnose your problems. They may recommend exercises to help you maintain stability. Southwestern Ear, Nose & Throat Associates (SWENT) has served the health needs of Santa Fe and the communities of northern New Mexico since 1986. We provide comprehensive ears nose and throat services in a modern facility in Santa Fe. We offer a full range of diagnostic and preventative hearing healthcare professional services, including hearing aid screening, evaluations, hearing aids sales and rehabilitative and preventative counseling. Visit http://hearing-aids-torrance-ca.com/ Call Today (310) 237-6044