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

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