The Savvy Senior

Dear Savvy Senior,

What can cause dizziness in older adults? I have dizzy spells from time to time but I’m not sure what causes it or what I should do about it.

--Dizzy Donna

Dear Donna,

Whether it’s a moment of lightheadedness or the room whirling sensation of vertigo, dizziness can be very unsettling. As many as 30 percent of people older than 60 experience dizziness at some point, about 50 percent …