Module
Dizziness after stroke — safety steps + when to escalate
A plain-language safety module for dizziness after stroke: common causes (concept), fall prevention steps, tracking, and urgent red flags (especially new/worsening neuro symptoms)
Recovery & RehabCaregiver, SurvivorIntro12 minPlain (6–8)
Educational only
Educational only — dizziness can have many causes; clinician evaluation is needed for persistent or worsening symptoms.
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Call emergency services for new weakness, speech trouble, vision loss, severe headache, fainting, chest pain, or sudden severe dizziness/imbalance.
What you'll learn
- Use immediate safety steps to reduce falls during dizziness
- Track dizziness episodes with a simple template
- Know red flags that require urgent evaluation
Safety first
- Sit/steady
- Hydration
- Assist devices
- Avoid driving
Track patterns
- When
- Triggers
- Duration
- Associated neuro symptoms
Red flags
- New weakness
- Speech trouble
- Severe headache
- Chest pain/fainting
Practice check
Check your understanding
A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.
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References
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeStroke (overview)