Planahead toavoidrushingSock aid,long handledshoehorn, &long handledbrushBuy pantswithelasticwaistsVoiceactivated orremotecontroledswitchesComplete taskwhile sittinginstead ofstanding (e.g.,brushing teeth)Use your 'bigmuscles"whencarryingobjectsBulk mealpreparationUse apronwithpockets tocarry itemsPracticedailybreathingtechniquesAdd foam toincreasehandle ofhandheldobjectsConsidertime of dayandtemperaturePlanter boxesat chairheightinstead ofactual gardenTake shortrestbreaks asneededUse a rollingcart/backpackinside home"Energysnacks"Modify home,store commonlyused items ineasy to gatherplacesHold object closeto body whencarrying, use backmuscles instead ofleaningPracticegoodstanding andsittingpostureShower chair,toilet riser,grab bars,adjustableshowerheadCarry objectswithforearms, nothands/fingersProblem solvehow youwould simplify& modifyactivitiesNo bakesnacksand mealrecipesBreak a taskinto smallerchunks, whiletaking breaksin betweenGrabberstick toreducebendingPlanahead toavoidrushingSock aid,long handledshoehorn, &long handledbrushBuy pantswithelasticwaistsVoiceactivated orremotecontroledswitchesComplete taskwhile sittinginstead ofstanding (e.g.,brushing teeth)Use your 'bigmuscles"whencarryingobjectsBulk mealpreparationUse apronwithpockets tocarry itemsPracticedailybreathingtechniquesAdd foam toincreasehandle ofhandheldobjectsConsidertime of dayandtemperaturePlanter boxesat chairheightinstead ofactual gardenTake shortrestbreaks asneededUse a rollingcart/backpackinside home"Energysnacks"Modify home,store commonlyused items ineasy to gatherplacesHold object closeto body whencarrying, use backmuscles instead ofleaningPracticegoodstanding andsittingpostureShower chair,toilet riser,grab bars,adjustableshowerheadCarry objectswithforearms, nothands/fingersProblem solvehow youwould simplify& modifyactivitiesNo bakesnacksand mealrecipesBreak a taskinto smallerchunks, whiletaking breaksin betweenGrabberstick toreducebending

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