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 Improper or outdated ____ prescriptions increase fall risk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