Break a taskinto smallerchunks, whiletaking breaksin betweenBuy pantswithelasticwaistsUse a rollingcart/backpackinside homeUse your 'bigmuscles"whencarryingobjectsAdd foam toincreasehandle ofhandheldobjectsModify home,store commonlyused items ineasy to gatherplacesGrabberstick toreducebendingPlanahead toavoidrushingTake shortrestbreaks asneededPracticegoodstanding andsittingpostureUse apronwithpockets tocarry itemsBulk mealpreparationHold object closeto body whencarrying, use backmuscles instead ofleaningConsidertime of dayandtemperatureProblem solvehow youwould simplify& modifyactivitiesComplete taskwhile sittinginstead ofstanding (e.g.,brushing teeth)Planter boxesat chairheightinstead ofactual gardenCarry objectswithforearms, nothands/fingersSock aid,long handledshoehorn, &long handledbrush"Energysnacks"PracticedailybreathingtechniquesVoiceactivated orremotecontroledswitchesShower chair,toilet riser,grab bars,adjustableshowerheadNo bakesnacksand mealrecipesBreak a taskinto smallerchunks, whiletaking breaksin betweenBuy pantswithelasticwaistsUse a rollingcart/backpackinside homeUse your 'bigmuscles"whencarryingobjectsAdd foam toincreasehandle ofhandheldobjectsModify home,store commonlyused items ineasy to gatherplacesGrabberstick toreducebendingPlanahead toavoidrushingTake shortrestbreaks asneededPracticegoodstanding andsittingpostureUse apronwithpockets tocarry itemsBulk mealpreparationHold object closeto body whencarrying, use backmuscles instead ofleaningConsidertime of dayandtemperatureProblem solvehow youwould simplify& modifyactivitiesComplete taskwhile sittinginstead ofstanding (e.g.,brushing teeth)Planter boxesat chairheightinstead ofactual gardenCarry objectswithforearms, nothands/fingersSock aid,long handledshoehorn, &long handledbrush"Energysnacks"PracticedailybreathingtechniquesVoiceactivated orremotecontroledswitchesShower chair,toilet riser,grab bars,adjustableshowerheadNo bakesnacksand mealrecipes

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