Schedule 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 showerRemoveClutterWhat issomething youcan do to reducefalls in thewalkways ofyour home?Grab Barsin theBathroomWhat couldassist yougetting onand off thetoilet?AnnualVisionCheckupWhat is ahealthpromotioncheckup youshould do everyyear?Non-skidsneakersWhich shoesare safer? A)slippers B)Non-skidsneakers C)sandalsLooseThrowRugsWhat can be a fallhazard commonlyfound in the home,especially thekitchen/entryways?Scan theEnvironmentWhat is astrategy youcan useimmediatelyafter walkinginto a room?IncreasedlightingWhat can youadd toimprove yourability to seein your home?ShowerbenchWhich option is saferduring shower ? A)Closing eyes whilestanding during hairwashing B) Sit onshower bench duringhair washingPaceYourselfWhat can you do ifyou have multipletasks you want toget done but areworried aboutfatigue?Fearof fallsWhich of these is arisk factor for falls? A)Fear of falling B)What you watch onTV C) Taking yourmedicine regularlyNon-moveablechairs witharmrestsWhat is a safechair touse/stand upfrom instead ofone withwheels?Takemedicationson time asprescribedWhen your doctorprescribes yourmedicines, howoften and whattimes should youtake them?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 anklesSeatedWhich 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 forwardWalkerWhat type ofdeviceassists yourbalance whilewalking?LockyourBrakesWhat safety taskmust you dobefore gettingout of yourwheel chair orwalker?StandUpSlowlyWhat strategyshould you usewhen you stand toprevent feelingdizzy/lightheaded?LimitAlcoholUseAdequateSleepTai Chiand/orstretchingWhat form ofexercisesupportsreducingfalls?Call 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 helpShop atless busytimesWhat can you doto improve safetyin a communityenvironment likethe grocery store?AnnualHearingCheckupWhat is ahealthpromotingcheckup youshould do everyyear?Non-slipMatWhat type of matcan help reducefalling or slippinginside yourbathtub orshower>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 showerRemoveClutterWhat issomething youcan do to reducefalls in thewalkways ofyour home?Grab Barsin theBathroomWhat couldassist yougetting onand off thetoilet?AnnualVisionCheckupWhat is ahealthpromotioncheckup youshould do everyyear?Non-skidsneakersWhich shoesare safer? A)slippers B)Non-skidsneakers C)sandalsLooseThrowRugsWhat can be a fallhazard commonlyfound in the home,especially thekitchen/entryways?Scan theEnvironmentWhat is astrategy youcan useimmediatelyafter walkinginto a room?IncreasedlightingWhat can youadd toimprove yourability to seein your home?ShowerbenchWhich option is saferduring shower ? A)Closing eyes whilestanding during hairwashing B) Sit onshower bench duringhair washingPaceYourselfWhat can you do ifyou have multipletasks you want toget done but areworried aboutfatigue?Fearof fallsWhich of these is arisk factor for falls? A)Fear of falling B)What you watch onTV C) Taking yourmedicine regularlyNon-moveablechairs witharmrestsWhat is a safechair touse/stand upfrom instead ofone withwheels?Takemedicationson time asprescribedWhen your doctorprescribes yourmedicines, howoften and whattimes should youtake them?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 anklesSeatedWhich 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 forwardWalkerWhat type ofdeviceassists yourbalance whilewalking?LockyourBrakesWhat safety taskmust you dobefore gettingout of yourwheel chair orwalker?StandUpSlowlyWhat strategyshould you usewhen you stand toprevent feelingdizzy/lightheaded?LimitAlcoholUseAdequateSleepTai Chiand/orstretchingWhat form ofexercisesupportsreducingfalls?Call 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 helpShop atless busytimesWhat can you doto improve safetyin a communityenvironment likethe grocery store?AnnualHearingCheckupWhat is ahealthpromotingcheckup youshould do everyyear?Non-slipMatWhat type of matcan help reducefalling or slippinginside yourbathtub orshower>FootChecks

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. 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
  2. What is something you can do to reduce falls in the walkways of your home?
    Remove Clutter
  3. What could assist you getting on and off the toilet?
    Grab Bars in the Bathroom
  4. What is a health promotion checkup you should do every year?
    Annual Vision Checkup
  5. Which shoes are safer? A) slippers B) Non-skid sneakers C) sandals
    Non-skid sneakers
  6. What can be a fall hazard commonly found in the home, especially the kitchen/entry ways?
    Loose Throw Rugs
  7. What is a strategy you can use immediately after walking into a room?
    Scan the Environment
  8. What can you add to improve your ability to see in your home?
    Increased lighting
  9. Which option is safer during shower ? A) Closing eyes while standing during hair washing B) Sit on shower bench during hair washing
    Shower bench
  10. What can you do if you have multiple tasks you want to get done but are worried about fatigue?
    Pace Yourself
  11. 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
  12. What is a safe chair to use/stand up from instead of one with wheels?
    Non-moveable chairs with armrests
  13. When your doctor prescribes your medicines, how often and what times should you take them?
    Take medications on time as prescribed
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. What type of device assists your balance while walking?
    Walker
  17. What safety task must you do before getting out of your wheel chair or walker?
    Lock your Brakes
  18. What strategy should you use when you stand to prevent feeling dizzy/light headed?
    Stand Up Slowly
  19. Limit Alcohol Use
  20. Adequate Sleep
  21. What form of exercise supports reducing falls?
    Tai Chi and/or stretching
  22. 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
  23. What can you do to improve safety in a community environment like the grocery store?
    Shop at less busy times
  24. What is a health promoting checkup you should do every year?
    Annual Hearing Checkup
  25. What type of mat can help reduce falling or slipping inside your bathtub or shower>
    Non-slip Mat
  26. Foot Checks