Practicegoodstanding andsittingpostureProblem solvehow youwould simplify& modifyactivitiesCarry objectswithforearms, nothands/fingersPlanahead toavoidrushingHold object closeto body whencarrying, use backmuscles instead ofleaningPlanter boxesat chairheightinstead ofactual gardenModify home,store commonlyused items ineasy to gatherplacesTake shortrestbreaks asneededConsidertime of dayandtemperatureBulk mealpreparationComplete taskwhile sittinginstead ofstanding (e.g.,brushing teeth)"Energysnacks"Add foam toincreasehandle ofhandheldobjectsUse apronwithpockets tocarry itemsPracticedailybreathingtechniquesBreak a taskinto smallerchunks, whiletaking breaksin betweenGrabberstick toreducebendingUse your 'bigmuscles"whencarryingobjectsShower chair,toilet riser,grab bars,adjustableshowerheadSock aid,long handledshoehorn, &long handledbrushNo bakesnacksand mealrecipesBuy pantswithelasticwaistsVoiceactivated orremotecontroledswitchesUse a rollingcart/backpackinside homePracticegoodstanding andsittingpostureProblem solvehow youwould simplify& modifyactivitiesCarry objectswithforearms, nothands/fingersPlanahead toavoidrushingHold object closeto body whencarrying, use backmuscles instead ofleaningPlanter boxesat chairheightinstead ofactual gardenModify home,store commonlyused items ineasy to gatherplacesTake shortrestbreaks asneededConsidertime of dayandtemperatureBulk mealpreparationComplete taskwhile sittinginstead ofstanding (e.g.,brushing teeth)"Energysnacks"Add foam toincreasehandle ofhandheldobjectsUse apronwithpockets tocarry itemsPracticedailybreathingtechniquesBreak a taskinto smallerchunks, whiletaking breaksin betweenGrabberstick toreducebendingUse your 'bigmuscles"whencarryingobjectsShower chair,toilet riser,grab bars,adjustableshowerheadSock aid,long handledshoehorn, &long handledbrushNo bakesnacksand mealrecipesBuy pantswithelasticwaistsVoiceactivated orremotecontroledswitchesUse a rollingcart/backpackinside home

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