Dizziness and vertigo are common symptoms in older people and affect their health and quality of life. Meantime, dizziness, and vertigo can increase the risk of falls by affecting balance and gait. Previous studies have shown that falls are one of the major problems in the elderly and are considered one of the "geriatric giants" (mobility, falls, continuity, and improved intelligence/memory), leading to a significant contribution of mobility. In addition, dizziness has also been correlated with cognitive dysfunction. Patients often complain of mental fogginess and difficulties with memory and attention. Bigelow et al. (2016) found that patients with vestibular disorders had a four-fold increase in cognitive impairment, with 12% reporting activity limitation due to memory problems or confusion.
However, previous studies on cognitive dysfunction in vestibular disorders are limited. Despite the high incidence of vertigo/vestibular disease among the elderly, the assessment strategy for elderly patients with vertigo or vestibular disorders has not been fully developed. Further understanding of the relationship between cognitive impairment and vertigo/vestibular disorders, including pathophysiology, molecular mechanism, and management through this research program or project, will improve our understanding of vertigo/vestibular disorder-related quality of life and our ability to intervene.
We encourage the submission of original research articles, research updates, reviews, opinions, and meta-analyses (excluding case-reports and case series) addressing the above-mentioned topics, but not limited to these topics:
- Epidemiological investigation of vertigo/vestibular disorders in the elderly
- Molecular and genetic studies of vertigo/vestibular disorders in the elderly
- Differentiation and treatment of Meniere's disease, vestibular migraine, and their comorbidities in the elderly
- Recurrence and residual symptoms of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in the elderly
- Vestibular migraine and sleep disorders in the elderly
- Vertigo and balance disorders (falls, abnormal gait, instability, etc.) in the elderly
- Cognitive impairment and vestibular disorders in the elderly
- Mental diseases (anxiety, depression, insomnia, etc.) and vertigo disorders in the elderly
- Research on vestibular rehabilitation training in the elderly
- Social and psychological aspects and burden in the elderly with vertigo/vestibular disorders
- Vestibular testing and imaging in elderly patients with vertigo and dizziness
- Correlation between geriatric comorbidities and dizziness and vertigo
Dizziness and vertigo are common symptoms in older people and affect their health and quality of life. Meantime, dizziness, and vertigo can increase the risk of falls by affecting balance and gait. Previous studies have shown that falls are one of the major problems in the elderly and are considered one of the "geriatric giants" (mobility, falls, continuity, and improved intelligence/memory), leading to a significant contribution of mobility. In addition, dizziness has also been correlated with cognitive dysfunction. Patients often complain of mental fogginess and difficulties with memory and attention. Bigelow et al. (2016) found that patients with vestibular disorders had a four-fold increase in cognitive impairment, with 12% reporting activity limitation due to memory problems or confusion.
However, previous studies on cognitive dysfunction in vestibular disorders are limited. Despite the high incidence of vertigo/vestibular disease among the elderly, the assessment strategy for elderly patients with vertigo or vestibular disorders has not been fully developed. Further understanding of the relationship between cognitive impairment and vertigo/vestibular disorders, including pathophysiology, molecular mechanism, and management through this research program or project, will improve our understanding of vertigo/vestibular disorder-related quality of life and our ability to intervene.
We encourage the submission of original research articles, research updates, reviews, opinions, and meta-analyses (excluding case-reports and case series) addressing the above-mentioned topics, but not limited to these topics:
- Epidemiological investigation of vertigo/vestibular disorders in the elderly
- Molecular and genetic studies of vertigo/vestibular disorders in the elderly
- Differentiation and treatment of Meniere's disease, vestibular migraine, and their comorbidities in the elderly
- Recurrence and residual symptoms of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in the elderly
- Vestibular migraine and sleep disorders in the elderly
- Vertigo and balance disorders (falls, abnormal gait, instability, etc.) in the elderly
- Cognitive impairment and vestibular disorders in the elderly
- Mental diseases (anxiety, depression, insomnia, etc.) and vertigo disorders in the elderly
- Research on vestibular rehabilitation training in the elderly
- Social and psychological aspects and burden in the elderly with vertigo/vestibular disorders
- Vestibular testing and imaging in elderly patients with vertigo and dizziness
- Correlation between geriatric comorbidities and dizziness and vertigo
