PT, PTA – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.   When was the last time you worked with a patient with dementia who fell? Did you test them for vestibular dysfunction? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Andrea Ecsedy, PT, DPT, NCS about BPPV and patients with dementia – best practices in evaluation and treatment to achieve the best outcomes for your patient.   (03:24) Why Is This Topic Important?  (04:42) Aging, Dementia, and BPPV  (10:44) Symptomology in Older Adults  (14:01) Typical Clinical Presentation: Key Signs and Symptoms  (16:32) Yellow and Red Flags  (18:32) Next Steps: The Investigation  (22:03) Testing for BPPV  (27:52) A Typical Case Example  (35:53) Lateral Canal Involvement  (39:09) Clinical Pearls for Positioning During Testing and Intervention  (44:13) How to Know Your Interventions are Working  (45:51) Case Example: Nonambulatory Patient  (49:50) Summary  (53:45) Conclusion  The content for this course was created by Andrea Ecsedy, PT, DPT, NCS. The content for this course was created by Tiffany Shubert, PT, PhD. Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits: Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam;   or   Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate.  Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.    Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.  Resources  Functional Gait Assessment: https://geriatrictoolkit.missouri.edu/FGA/Wrisley-2007-FGA_PTJ_84-10-Appendix.pdf 10-Meter Walk Test: https://geriatrictoolkit.missouri.edu/gaitspeed/10mWalkTest.pdf Dix-Hallpike Maneuver: https://www.sralab.org/rehabilitation-measures/dix-hallpike-maneuver