Use apronwithpockets tocarry itemsCarry objectswithforearms, nothands/fingers"Energysnacks"Grabberstick toreducebendingPlanahead toavoidrushingUse your 'bigmuscles"whencarryingobjectsConsidertime of dayandtemperaturePracticedailybreathingtechniquesSock aid,long handledshoehorn, &long handledbrushProblem solvehow youwould simplify& modifyactivitiesUse a rollingcart/backpackinside homeBreak a taskinto smallerchunks, whiletaking breaksin betweenPlanter boxesat chairheightinstead ofactual gardenHold object closeto body whencarrying, use backmuscles instead ofleaningShower chair,toilet riser,grab bars,adjustableshowerheadVoiceactivated orremotecontroledswitchesTake shortrestbreaks asneededAdd foam toincreasehandle ofhandheldobjectsPracticegoodstanding andsittingpostureBulk mealpreparationNo bakesnacksand mealrecipesComplete taskwhile sittinginstead ofstanding (e.g.,brushing teeth)Buy pantswithelasticwaistsModify home,store commonlyused items ineasy to gatherplacesUse apronwithpockets tocarry itemsCarry objectswithforearms, nothands/fingers"Energysnacks"Grabberstick toreducebendingPlanahead toavoidrushingUse your 'bigmuscles"whencarryingobjectsConsidertime of dayandtemperaturePracticedailybreathingtechniquesSock aid,long handledshoehorn, &long handledbrushProblem solvehow youwould simplify& modifyactivitiesUse a rollingcart/backpackinside homeBreak a taskinto smallerchunks, whiletaking breaksin betweenPlanter boxesat chairheightinstead ofactual gardenHold object closeto body whencarrying, use backmuscles instead ofleaningShower chair,toilet riser,grab bars,adjustableshowerheadVoiceactivated orremotecontroledswitchesTake shortrestbreaks asneededAdd foam toincreasehandle ofhandheldobjectsPracticegoodstanding andsittingpostureBulk mealpreparationNo bakesnacksand mealrecipesComplete taskwhile sittinginstead ofstanding (e.g.,brushing teeth)Buy pantswithelasticwaistsModify home,store commonlyused items ineasy to gatherplaces

Energy Conservation 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. Use apron with pockets to carry items
  2. Carry objects with forearms, not hands/fingers
  3. "Energy snacks"
  4. Grabber stick to reduce bending
  5. Plan ahead to avoid rushing
  6. Use your 'big muscles" when carrying objects
  7. Consider time of day and temperature
  8. Practice daily breathing techniques
  9. Sock aid, long handled shoehorn, & long handled brush
  10. Problem solve how you would simplify & modify activities
  11. Use a rolling cart/backpack inside home
  12. Break a task into smaller chunks, while taking breaks in between
  13. Planter boxes at chair height instead of actual garden
  14. Hold object close to body when carrying, use back muscles instead of leaning
  15. Shower chair, toilet riser, grab bars, adjustable showerhead
  16. Voice activated or remote controled switches
  17. Take short rest breaks as needed
  18. Add foam to increase handle of handheld objects
  19. Practice good standing and sitting posture
  20. Bulk meal preparation
  21. No bake snacks and meal recipes
  22. Complete task while sitting instead of standing (e.g., brushing teeth)
  23. Buy pants with elastic waists
  24. Modify home, store commonly used items in easy to gather places