Fall Prevention 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.

1. walking with a rapid ___ can increase your fall risk.
   Pace
2. Using ____ in the tub can help reduce falls
   Bath mats
3. Forgetting to lock __ brakes can increase fall risk.
   Brakes
4. Most falls occur _____
   In the home
5. Side affects from some ____ can increase a fall risk.
   Medication
6. Clean up ___ to prevent slipping.
   Spills
7. ____ in walkways can increase fall risk.
   Clutter
8. _____ can cause dizziness, lightheadedness and syncope with rapid position changes.
   Orthostatic hypotension
9. Putting bright ____ on stairs and steps can help reduce fall risk.
   Tape
10. A ____ next to the toilet can help reduce falls when using the restroom.
    Grab bar
11. This medical professional can help evaluate your home for fall risks and educate you on strategies to reduce fall risk
    Occupational Therapist
12. More than ___ of hip fractures are caused by falls.
    95%
13. Improper or outdated ____ prescriptions increase fall risk
    Eyeglass
14. Non slip ____ can reduce fall risk.
    Socks
15. Falls result in more than ____injuries treated in emergency departments annually, including over 800,000 hospitalizations.
    3 million
16. Electrical ___ can be a tripping hazard.
    Cords
17. Untied ___ increase falls
    Shoe laces
18. Unsecured ____ can be a tripping hazard.
    Rugs
19. ____ of older adults falls each year
    1/3
20. A ____ can be used at night to reduce falls going to the bathroom.
    Bedside commode
21. Poor ____ increase fall risk at night
    Lighting
22. ___ is a diagnosis that contributes to a large percent of falls.
    UTI
23. Seeing a physical or occupational ______ can help reduce fall risk.
    Therapy
24. This medical profession can help build strength, endurance and balance to reduce fall risk.
    Physical Therapist
25. Falls are the most common cause of traumatic ____ (TBI) among adults aged 65 and older.
    Brain injuries
26. ____ surfaces increase fall risk
    Slippery
27. A _____ is a mobility device that helps to reduce falls when used correctly.
    Walker
28. Proper bed _____ can reduce fall risk.
    Height
29. ____ can affect movement and increase a persons fall risk.
    Parkinson's disease
30. Exercising regularly to improve strength and balance
    Exercise
31. ____ can cause dizziness and lightheadedness and increase fall risk
    Low blood pressure
32. Poorly fitting ___ can increase fall risk
    Shoes
33. Each year, at least ____ older adults are hospitalized for hip fractures.
    300,000
34. ____ are the leading cause of injury and death among adults aged 65 and older.
    Falls
35. Before getting up, use your ____ to request assistance if you are unsafe to stand alone.
    Call button
36. Proper technique for standing up in putting your ___ over your toes.
    Nose