Vertigo in the Elderly

<jats:p>Vertigo is a common symptom and a common cause of hospital admissions in the elderly. It can cause fractures in the elderly, especially due to falls, and contributes strongly to the burden of disability in people over 65 years of age. There are multiple etiologic causes of vertigo attacks in the elderly. This chapter will discuss the causes, symptoms, examination findings, and treatment modalities of vertigo in the elderly.</jats:p>