FallsThe leadingcause ofinjury forolder adults.UnsteadinessA sign ofpoorbalance .Should beremoved fromwalkways,things likebooks, clothes,shoes.ClutterDizzySomemedicationscan makeyou?Tai ChiandYogaTypes ofexercise thatimprovebalances andstrengthen yourlegs.Flip Flopsor FloppySlippersUnsafeFootwear.True or FalsePeople who areworried aboutfalling are morelikely to fall.TrueGoodlightingYou needthis at thetop andbottom of thestairs.VitaminDImprovesbone,muscle andnerve health.FeetandEyesWhat shouldyou havecheckedyearly?ExerciseHow doyouimprovestrength?RugsShould befixed tothe floor.LowerShelvesIn the kitchenyou shouldkeep thingsyou use oftenwhere?FalseDepressionis notlinked tofalls.1 in4Approximatelyhow manyolder adultsfall eachyear?GrabBarsThese shouldbe installed inthe tub orshower andnear the toilet.Speak up,Keep moving,Check youeyes, MakeHome SafeFour waysto preventfalls.HandrailsShould beon all indoorand outdoorstairs.Lack ofExerciseLeads toWeakness.PreventableMostfallsare?GlaucomaandCataractsCan limityourvision.Approximately41.000Olderadults diefrom falls.YearlyIf you wearglasses, youshould haveyour eyeschecked howoften?YourDoctorWho shouldyou askabout whatexercise isgood for you?FallsThe leadingcause ofinjury forolder adults.UnsteadinessA sign ofpoorbalance .Should beremoved fromwalkways,things likebooks, clothes,shoes.ClutterDizzySomemedicationscan makeyou?Tai ChiandYogaTypes ofexercise thatimprovebalances andstrengthen yourlegs.Flip Flopsor FloppySlippersUnsafeFootwear.True or FalsePeople who areworried aboutfalling are morelikely to fall.TrueGoodlightingYou needthis at thetop andbottom of thestairs.VitaminDImprovesbone,muscle andnerve health.FeetandEyesWhat shouldyou havecheckedyearly?ExerciseHow doyouimprovestrength?RugsShould befixed tothe floor.LowerShelvesIn the kitchenyou shouldkeep thingsyou use oftenwhere?FalseDepressionis notlinked tofalls.1 in4Approximatelyhow manyolder adultsfall eachyear?GrabBarsThese shouldbe installed inthe tub orshower andnear the toilet.Speak up,Keep moving,Check youeyes, MakeHome SafeFour waysto preventfalls.HandrailsShould beon all indoorand outdoorstairs.Lack ofExerciseLeads toWeakness.PreventableMostfallsare?GlaucomaandCataractsCan limityourvision.Approximately41.000Olderadults diefrom falls.YearlyIf you wearglasses, youshould haveyour eyeschecked howoften?YourDoctorWho shouldyou askabout whatexercise isgood for you?

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