ShoelacesUntied___increasefallsUTI___ is adiagnosis thatcontributes toa large percentof falls.1/3____ ofolderadults fallseach yearLightingPoor ____increasefall risk atnightWalkerA _____ is amobility devicethat helps toreduce fallswhen usedcorrectly.Parkinson'sdisease____ can affectmovement andincrease apersons fallrisk.Pacewalking witha rapid ___can increaseyour fall risk.BrakesForgetting tolock __brakes canincrease fallrisk.3millionFalls result in morethan ____injuriestreated in emergencydepartmentsannually, includingover 800,000hospitalizations.PhysicalTherapistThis medicalprofession canhelp buildstrength,endurance andbalance to reducefall risk.Falls____ are theleading causeof injury anddeath amongadults aged 65and older.BraininjuriesFalls are the mostcommon cause oftraumatic ____(TBI) amongadults aged 65and older.CordsElectrical___ can bea trippinghazard.ExerciseExercisingregularly toimprovestrength andbalanceTherapySeeing aphysical oroccupational______ canhelp reduce fallrisk.SpillsClean up___ topreventslipping.BedsidecommodeA ____ can beused at nightto reduce fallsgoing to thebathroom.RugsUnsecured____ can bea trippinghazard.EyeglassImproper oroutdated ____prescriptionsincrease fallriskNosePropertechnique forstanding up inputting your___ over yourtoes.300,000Each year, atleast ____older adults arehospitalized forhip fractures.CallbuttonBefore gettingup, use your____ to requestassistance ifyou are unsafeto stand alone.95%More than___ of hipfractures arecaused byfalls.SocksNon slip____ canreduce fallrisk.Orthostatichypotension_____ can causedizziness,lightheadednessand syncope withrapid positionchanges.MedicationSide affectsfrom some____ canincrease afall risk.In thehomeMost fallsoccur_____ShoesPoorly fitting___ canincrease fallriskBathmatsUsing ____in the tubcan helpreduce fallsOccupationalTherapistThis medicalprofessional canhelp evaluate yourhome for fall risksand educate youon strategies toreduce fall riskGrabbarA ____ next tothe toilet canhelp reducefalls whenusing therestroom.TapePutting bright____ on stairsand steps canhelp reducefall risk.Lowbloodpressure____ can causedizziness andlightheadednessand increase fallriskHeightProper bed_____ canreduce fallrisk.Clutter____ inwalkwayscan increasefall risk.Slippery____surfacesincreasefall riskShoelacesUntied___increasefallsUTI___ is adiagnosis thatcontributes toa large percentof falls.1/3____ ofolderadults fallseach yearLightingPoor ____increasefall risk atnightWalkerA _____ is amobility devicethat helps toreduce fallswhen usedcorrectly.Parkinson'sdisease____ can affectmovement andincrease apersons fallrisk.Pacewalking witha rapid ___can increaseyour fall risk.BrakesForgetting tolock __brakes canincrease fallrisk.3millionFalls result in morethan ____injuriestreated in emergencydepartmentsannually, includingover 800,000hospitalizations.PhysicalTherapistThis medicalprofession canhelp buildstrength,endurance andbalance to reducefall risk.Falls____ are theleading causeof injury anddeath amongadults aged 65and older.BraininjuriesFalls are the mostcommon cause oftraumatic ____(TBI) amongadults aged 65and older.CordsElectrical___ can bea trippinghazard.ExerciseExercisingregularly toimprovestrength andbalanceTherapySeeing aphysical oroccupational______ canhelp reduce fallrisk.SpillsClean up___ topreventslipping.BedsidecommodeA ____ can beused at nightto reduce fallsgoing to thebathroom.RugsUnsecured____ can bea trippinghazard.EyeglassImproper oroutdated ____prescriptionsincrease fallriskNosePropertechnique forstanding up inputting your___ over yourtoes.300,000Each year, atleast ____older adults arehospitalized forhip fractures.CallbuttonBefore gettingup, use your____ to requestassistance ifyou are unsafeto stand alone.95%More than___ of hipfractures arecaused byfalls.SocksNon slip____ canreduce fallrisk.Orthostatichypotension_____ can causedizziness,lightheadednessand syncope withrapid positionchanges.MedicationSide affectsfrom some____ canincrease afall risk.In thehomeMost fallsoccur_____ShoesPoorly fitting___ canincrease fallriskBathmatsUsing ____in the tubcan helpreduce fallsOccupationalTherapistThis medicalprofessional canhelp evaluate yourhome for fall risksand educate youon strategies toreduce fall riskGrabbarA ____ next tothe toilet canhelp reducefalls whenusing therestroom.TapePutting bright____ on stairsand steps canhelp reducefall risk.Lowbloodpressure____ can causedizziness andlightheadednessand increase fallriskHeightProper bed_____ canreduce fallrisk.Clutter____ inwalkwayscan increasefall risk.Slippery____surfacesincreasefall risk

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.


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