Keep loosecords upagainst thewallTake care ofyour feet tohelp youstay activeand mobileWith around half ofall fallshappening in andaround the home itis important tomake yourhome saferKeep objects or clutterout of your path. If youhave hard tosee steps or stairsconsider non-slipcontrast tape or paintforthe edges.Common hazardsaround the homeinclude poor lighting,clutter, uneven orslippery floors, loosecarpets and rugs andpetsConsider moving orremoving furniturethat narrowswalkways and makesit difficult to walkaround yourhomeIt is important toadjust to changesin lighting. Turn onlights in roomsor walkways even ifyou are onlyentering briefCheck that stairs,steps and laddersare not too high,narrow,uneven or in needof repairHomeassessmentsStore your hoseand gardentools safely andbe aware of petsare whenoutside.Footwear can affectan individual’sposture, stability,balance, and walkingpattern, influencingthe risk of fallsAssistiveequipment suchas grabrails inthe toilet &bathroomHomemodificationsUse the Stay OnYour Feet® homesafety checklist tolook for hazards inand around yourhomeOlder adults withvision impairmentare twice as likelyto fall than olderadults withoutWear safefootwearthat fitswellGet rid of slip andtrip risks such asrugs, mats,slippery tiles andobjectson the floorStore heavyitems and itemsregularly used ineasy to reachplaces abovewaist heightCreate a safeenvironment inthe home andthe garden tomake your homesafer.See anoptometrist foreye checksevery two yearsor if your visionchanges Remove overgrownplants, pot plants,damaged pavers andsliphazards fromwalkways leading toyour house.Create afallsactionplanFalls arepreventableFree!Check yourfeet and seea podiatrist ifyou noticeany changesKeep loosecords upagainst thewallTake care ofyour feet tohelp youstay activeand mobileWith around half ofall fallshappening in andaround the home itis important tomake yourhome saferKeep objects or clutterout of your path. If youhave hard tosee steps or stairsconsider non-slipcontrast tape or paintforthe edges.Common hazardsaround the homeinclude poor lighting,clutter, uneven orslippery floors, loosecarpets and rugs andpetsConsider moving orremoving furniturethat narrowswalkways and makesit difficult to walkaround yourhomeIt is important toadjust to changesin lighting. Turn onlights in roomsor walkways even ifyou are onlyentering briefCheck that stairs,steps and laddersare not too high,narrow,uneven or in needof repairHomeassessmentsStore your hoseand gardentools safely andbe aware of petsare whenoutside.Footwear can affectan individual’sposture, stability,balance, and walkingpattern, influencingthe risk of fallsAssistiveequipment suchas grabrails inthe toilet &bathroomHomemodificationsUse the Stay OnYour Feet® homesafety checklist tolook for hazards inand around yourhomeOlder adults withvision impairmentare twice as likelyto fall than olderadults withoutWear safefootwearthat fitswellGet rid of slip andtrip risks such asrugs, mats,slippery tiles andobjectson the floorStore heavyitems and itemsregularly used ineasy to reachplaces abovewaist heightCreate a safeenvironment inthe home andthe garden tomake your homesafer.See anoptometrist foreye checksevery two yearsor if your visionchanges Remove overgrownplants, pot plants,damaged pavers andsliphazards fromwalkways leading toyour house.Create afallsactionplanFalls arepreventableFree!Check yourfeet and seea podiatrist ifyou noticeany changes

Stay On Your Feet- Remove Hazards edition - 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. Keep loose cords up against the wall
  2. Take care of your feet to help you stay active and mobile
  3. With around half of all falls happening in and around the home it is important to make your home safer
  4. Keep objects or clutter out of your path. If you have hard to see steps or stairs consider non-slip contrast tape or paint for the edges.
  5. Common hazards around the home include poor lighting, clutter, uneven or slippery floors, loose carpets and rugs and pets
  6. Consider moving or removing furniture that narrows walkways and makes it difficult to walk around your home
  7. It is important to adjust to changes in lighting. Turn on lights in rooms or walkways even if you are only entering brief
  8. Check that stairs, steps and ladders are not too high, narrow, uneven or in need of repair
  9. Home assessments
  10. Store your hose and garden tools safely and be aware of pets are when outside.
  11. Footwear can affect an individual’s posture, stability, balance, and walking pattern, influencing the risk of falls
  12. Assistive equipment such as grabrails in the toilet & bathroom
  13. Home modifications
  14. Use the Stay On Your Feet® home safety checklist to look for hazards in and around your home
  15. Older adults with vision impairment are twice as likely to fall than older adults without
  16. Wear safe footwear that fits well
  17. Get rid of slip and trip risks such as rugs, mats, slippery tiles and objects on the floor
  18. Store heavy items and items regularly used in easy to reach places above waist height
  19. Create a safe environment in the home and the garden to make your home safer.
  20. See an optometrist for eye checks every two years or if your vision changes
  21. Remove overgrown plants, pot plants, damaged pavers and slip hazards from walkways leading to your house.
  22. Create a falls action plan
  23. Falls are preventable
  24. Free!
  25. Check your feet and see a podiatrist if you notice any changes