Bulk mealpreparationTake shortrestbreaks asneeded"Energysnacks"Use your 'bigmuscles"whencarryingobjectsBuy pantswithelasticwaistsUse apronwithpockets tocarry itemsAdd foam toincreasehandle ofhandheldobjectsSock aid,long handledshoehorn, &long handledbrushProblem solvehow youwould simplify& modifyactivitiesComplete taskwhile sittinginstead ofstanding (e.g.,brushing teeth)No bakesnacksand mealrecipesHold object closeto body whencarrying, use backmuscles instead ofleaningPracticedailybreathingtechniquesPracticegoodstanding andsittingpostureCarry objectswithforearms, nothands/fingersPlanter boxesat chairheightinstead ofactual gardenVoiceactivated orremotecontroledswitchesGrabberstick toreducebendingBreak a taskinto smallerchunks, whiletaking breaksin betweenModify home,store commonlyused items ineasy to gatherplacesPlanahead toavoidrushingUse a rollingcart/backpackinside homeConsidertime of dayandtemperatureShower chair,toilet riser,grab bars,adjustableshowerheadBulk mealpreparationTake shortrestbreaks asneeded"Energysnacks"Use your 'bigmuscles"whencarryingobjectsBuy pantswithelasticwaistsUse apronwithpockets tocarry itemsAdd foam toincreasehandle ofhandheldobjectsSock aid,long handledshoehorn, &long handledbrushProblem solvehow youwould simplify& modifyactivitiesComplete taskwhile sittinginstead ofstanding (e.g.,brushing teeth)No bakesnacksand mealrecipesHold object closeto body whencarrying, use backmuscles instead ofleaningPracticedailybreathingtechniquesPracticegoodstanding andsittingpostureCarry objectswithforearms, nothands/fingersPlanter boxesat chairheightinstead ofactual gardenVoiceactivated orremotecontroledswitchesGrabberstick toreducebendingBreak a taskinto smallerchunks, whiletaking breaksin betweenModify home,store commonlyused items ineasy to gatherplacesPlanahead toavoidrushingUse a rollingcart/backpackinside homeConsidertime of dayandtemperatureShower chair,toilet riser,grab bars,adjustableshowerhead

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