UnsteadinessA sign ofpoorbalance .YourDoctorWho shouldyou askabout whatexercise isgood for you?FallsThe leadingcause ofinjury forolder adults.RugsShould befixed tothe floor.DizzySomemedicationscan makeyou?Tai ChiandYogaTypes ofexercise thatimprovebalances andstrengthen yourlegs.GrabBarsThese shouldbe installed inthe tub orshower andnear the toilet.GlaucomaandCataractsCan limityourvision.Should beremoved fromwalkways,things likebooks, clothes,shoes.ClutterFlip Flopsor FloppySlippersUnsafeFootwear.True or FalsePeople who areworried aboutfalling are morelikely to fall.True1 in4Approximatelyhow manyolder adultsfall eachyear?PreventableMostfallsare?HandrailsShould beon all indoorand outdoorstairs.VitaminDImprovesbone,muscle andnerve health.Speak up,Keep moving,Check youeyes, MakeHome SafeFour waysto preventfalls.YearlyIf you wearglasses, youshould haveyour eyeschecked howoften?ExerciseHow doyouimprovestrength?GoodlightingYou needthis at thetop andbottom of thestairs.FalseDepressionis notlinked tofalls.LowerShelvesIn the kitchenyou shouldkeep thingsyou use oftenwhere?Lack ofExerciseLeads toWeakness.FeetandEyesWhat shouldyou havecheckedyearly?Approximately41.000Olderadults diefrom falls.UnsteadinessA sign ofpoorbalance .YourDoctorWho shouldyou askabout whatexercise isgood for you?FallsThe leadingcause ofinjury forolder adults.RugsShould befixed tothe floor.DizzySomemedicationscan makeyou?Tai ChiandYogaTypes ofexercise thatimprovebalances andstrengthen yourlegs.GrabBarsThese shouldbe installed inthe tub orshower andnear the toilet.GlaucomaandCataractsCan limityourvision.Should beremoved fromwalkways,things likebooks, clothes,shoes.ClutterFlip Flopsor FloppySlippersUnsafeFootwear.True or FalsePeople who areworried aboutfalling are morelikely to fall.True1 in4Approximatelyhow manyolder adultsfall eachyear?PreventableMostfallsare?HandrailsShould beon all indoorand outdoorstairs.VitaminDImprovesbone,muscle andnerve health.Speak up,Keep moving,Check youeyes, MakeHome SafeFour waysto preventfalls.YearlyIf you wearglasses, youshould haveyour eyeschecked howoften?ExerciseHow doyouimprovestrength?GoodlightingYou needthis at thetop andbottom of thestairs.FalseDepressionis notlinked tofalls.LowerShelvesIn the kitchenyou shouldkeep thingsyou use oftenwhere?Lack ofExerciseLeads toWeakness.FeetandEyesWhat shouldyou havecheckedyearly?Approximately41.000Olderadults diefrom falls.

Fall Prevention Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. A sign of poor balance .
    Unsteadiness
  2. Who should you ask about what exercise is good for you?
    Your Doctor
  3. The leading cause of injury for older adults.
    Falls
  4. Should be fixed to the floor.
    Rugs
  5. Some medications can make you?
    Dizzy
  6. Types of exercise that improve balances and strengthen your legs.
    Tai Chi and Yoga
  7. These should be installed in the tub or shower and near the toilet.
    Grab Bars
  8. Can limit your vision.
    Glaucoma and Cataracts
  9. Clutter
    Should be removed from walkways, things like books, clothes, shoes.
  10. Unsafe Footwear.
    Flip Flops or Floppy Slippers
  11. True
    True or False People who are worried about falling are more likely to fall.
  12. Approximately how many older adults fall each year?
    1 in 4
  13. Most falls are?
    Preventable
  14. Should be on all indoor and outdoor stairs.
    Handrails
  15. Improves bone, muscle and nerve health.
    Vitamin D
  16. Four ways to prevent falls.
    Speak up, Keep moving, Check you eyes, Make Home Safe
  17. If you wear glasses, you should have your eyes checked how often?
    Yearly
  18. How do you improve strength?
    Exercise
  19. You need this at the top and bottom of the stairs.
    Good lighting
  20. Depression is not linked to falls.
    False
  21. In the kitchen you should keep things you use often where?
    Lower Shelves
  22. Leads to Weakness.
    Lack of Exercise
  23. What should you have checked yearly?
    Feet and Eyes
  24. Older adults die from falls.
    Approximately 41.000