PaceYourselfWhat can you do ifyou have multipletasks you want toget done but areworried aboutfatigue?Tai Chiand/orstretchingWhat form ofexercisesupportsreducingfalls?Non-slipMatWhat type of matcan help reducefalling or slippinginside yourbathtub orshower>Scan theEnvironmentWhat is astrategy youcan useimmediatelyafter walkinginto a room?AdequateSleepNon-moveablechairs witharmrestsWhat is a safechair touse/stand upfrom instead ofone withwheels?StandUpSlowlyWhat strategyshould you usewhen you stand toprevent feelingdizzy/lightheaded?ShowerbenchWhich option is saferduring shower ? A)Closing eyes whilestanding during hairwashing B) Sit onshower bench duringhair washingRemoveClutterWhat issomething youcan do to reducefalls in thewalkways ofyour home?LockyourBrakesWhat safety taskmust you dobefore gettingout of yourwheel chair orwalker?LimitAlcoholUseGrab Barsin theBathroomWhat couldassist yougetting onand off thetoilet?FootChecksSchedule adoctor’sappointmentIf you fall, are able to easilyget up, and do not feel likeany major damageoccurred what should yournext step be? A) Make adoctor’s appointment B)Never tell anyone C)Immediately take a showerCall forHelpWhat scenario issafer to use whenyou are home alone,and you want an itemthat is too high upand out of reach. A)Stand on ladder or B)Call neighbor for helpSeatedWhich of the following isthe safest method to put onyour pants? A) Standing onone foot only B) Seated –start seated, then stand topull up or lean side to sideC) Standing on both feetand bending forwardAnnualHearingCheckupWhat is ahealthpromotingcheckup youshould do everyyear?Fearof fallsWhich of these is arisk factor for falls? A)Fear of falling B)What you watch onTV C) Taking yourmedicine regularlyLooseThrowRugsWhat can be a fallhazard commonlyfound in the home,especially thekitchen/entryways?WalkerWhat type ofdeviceassists yourbalance whilewalking?IncreasedlightingWhat can youadd toimprove yourability to seein your home?Takemedicationson time asprescribedWhen your doctorprescribes yourmedicines, howoften and whattimes should youtake them?Shop atless busytimesWhat can you doto improve safetyin a communityenvironment likethe grocery store?Clothesthat fit/ donot dragWhat types of clothesare preferred toreduce tripping? A)Clothes that do notdrag B) Clothes withwide pockets C)Pants or Dresses thatgo past your anklesAnnualVisionCheckupWhat is ahealthpromotioncheckup youshould do everyyear?Non-skidsneakersWhich shoesare safer? A)slippers B)Non-skidsneakers C)sandalsPaceYourselfWhat can you do ifyou have multipletasks you want toget done but areworried aboutfatigue?Tai Chiand/orstretchingWhat form ofexercisesupportsreducingfalls?Non-slipMatWhat type of matcan help reducefalling or slippinginside yourbathtub orshower>Scan theEnvironmentWhat is astrategy youcan useimmediatelyafter walkinginto a room?AdequateSleepNon-moveablechairs witharmrestsWhat is a safechair touse/stand upfrom instead ofone withwheels?StandUpSlowlyWhat strategyshould you usewhen you stand toprevent feelingdizzy/lightheaded?ShowerbenchWhich option is saferduring shower ? A)Closing eyes whilestanding during hairwashing B) Sit onshower bench duringhair washingRemoveClutterWhat issomething youcan do to reducefalls in thewalkways ofyour home?LockyourBrakesWhat safety taskmust you dobefore gettingout of yourwheel chair orwalker?LimitAlcoholUseGrab Barsin theBathroomWhat couldassist yougetting onand off thetoilet?FootChecksSchedule adoctor’sappointmentIf you fall, are able to easilyget up, and do not feel likeany major damageoccurred what should yournext step be? A) Make adoctor’s appointment B)Never tell anyone C)Immediately take a showerCall forHelpWhat scenario issafer to use whenyou are home alone,and you want an itemthat is too high upand out of reach. A)Stand on ladder or B)Call neighbor for helpSeatedWhich of the following isthe safest method to put onyour pants? A) Standing onone foot only B) Seated –start seated, then stand topull up or lean side to sideC) Standing on both feetand bending forwardAnnualHearingCheckupWhat is ahealthpromotingcheckup youshould do everyyear?Fearof fallsWhich of these is arisk factor for falls? A)Fear of falling B)What you watch onTV C) Taking yourmedicine regularlyLooseThrowRugsWhat can be a fallhazard commonlyfound in the home,especially thekitchen/entryways?WalkerWhat type ofdeviceassists yourbalance whilewalking?IncreasedlightingWhat can youadd toimprove yourability to seein your home?Takemedicationson time asprescribedWhen your doctorprescribes yourmedicines, howoften and whattimes should youtake them?Shop atless busytimesWhat can you doto improve safetyin a communityenvironment likethe grocery store?Clothesthat fit/ donot dragWhat types of clothesare preferred toreduce tripping? A)Clothes that do notdrag B) Clothes withwide pockets C)Pants or Dresses thatgo past your anklesAnnualVisionCheckupWhat is ahealthpromotioncheckup youshould do everyyear?Non-skidsneakersWhich shoesare safer? A)slippers B)Non-skidsneakers C)sandals

Fall Prevention - 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. What can you do if you have multiple tasks you want to get done but are worried about fatigue?
    Pace Yourself
  2. What form of exercise supports reducing falls?
    Tai Chi and/or stretching
  3. What type of mat can help reduce falling or slipping inside your bathtub or shower>
    Non-slip Mat
  4. What is a strategy you can use immediately after walking into a room?
    Scan the Environment
  5. Adequate Sleep
  6. What is a safe chair to use/stand up from instead of one with wheels?
    Non-moveable chairs with armrests
  7. What strategy should you use when you stand to prevent feeling dizzy/light headed?
    Stand Up Slowly
  8. Which option is safer during shower ? A) Closing eyes while standing during hair washing B) Sit on shower bench during hair washing
    Shower bench
  9. What is something you can do to reduce falls in the walkways of your home?
    Remove Clutter
  10. What safety task must you do before getting out of your wheel chair or walker?
    Lock your Brakes
  11. Limit Alcohol Use
  12. What could assist you getting on and off the toilet?
    Grab Bars in the Bathroom
  13. Foot Checks
  14. If you fall, are able to easily get up, and do not feel like any major damage occurred what should your next step be? A) Make a doctor’s appointment B) Never tell anyone C) Immediately take a shower
    Schedule a doctor’s appointment
  15. What scenario is safer to use when you are home alone, and you want an item that is too high up and out of reach. A) Stand on ladder or B) Call neighbor for help
    Call for Help
  16. Which of the following is the safest method to put on your pants? A) Standing on one foot only B) Seated – start seated, then stand to pull up or lean side to side C) Standing on both feet and bending forward
    Seated
  17. What is a health promoting checkup you should do every year?
    Annual Hearing Checkup
  18. Which of these is a risk factor for falls? A) Fear of falling B) What you watch on TV C) Taking your medicine regularly
    Fear of falls
  19. What can be a fall hazard commonly found in the home, especially the kitchen/entry ways?
    Loose Throw Rugs
  20. What type of device assists your balance while walking?
    Walker
  21. What can you add to improve your ability to see in your home?
    Increased lighting
  22. When your doctor prescribes your medicines, how often and what times should you take them?
    Take medications on time as prescribed
  23. What can you do to improve safety in a community environment like the grocery store?
    Shop at less busy times
  24. What types of clothes are preferred to reduce tripping? A) Clothes that do not drag B) Clothes with wide pockets C) Pants or Dresses that go past your ankles
    Clothes that fit/ do not drag
  25. What is a health promotion checkup you should do every year?
    Annual Vision Checkup
  26. Which shoes are safer? A) slippers B) Non-skid sneakers C) sandals
    Non-skid sneakers