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

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