What can be done to prevent dizziness or lightheadedness when standing up in older adults?
In some people, especially older adults, blood pressure drops too much when they sit or stand up (a condition called orthostatic hypotension or postural hypotension). Symptoms of fainting, lightheadedness, dizziness, confusion, or blurred vision occur within seconds to minutes after standing (especially after lying in bed or sitting for a long time) and quickly go …