CallbuttonBefore gettingup, use your____ to requestassistance ifyou are unsafeto stand alone.OccupationalTherapistThis medicalprofessional canhelp evaluate yourhome for fall risksand educate youon strategies toreduce fall riskBraininjuriesFalls are the mostcommon cause oftraumatic ____(TBI) amongadults aged 65and older.RugsUnsecured____ can bea trippinghazard.CordsElectrical___ can bea trippinghazard.LightingPoor ____increasefall risk atnight300,000Each year, atleast ____older adults arehospitalized forhip fractures.WalkerA _____ is amobility devicethat helps toreduce fallswhen usedcorrectly.MedicationSide affectsfrom some____ canincrease afall risk.ShoelacesUntied___increasefallsPhysicalTherapistThis medicalprofession canhelp buildstrength,endurance andbalance to reducefall risk.Lowbloodpressure____ can causedizziness andlightheadednessand increase fallriskSocksNon slip____ canreduce fallrisk.1/3____ ofolderadults fallseach yearClutter____ inwalkwayscan increasefall risk.NosePropertechnique forstanding up inputting your___ over yourtoes.95%More than___ of hipfractures arecaused byfalls.BrakesForgetting tolock __brakes canincrease fallrisk.BedsidecommodeA ____ can beused at nightto reduce fallsgoing to thebathroom.GrabbarA ____ next tothe toilet canhelp reducefalls whenusing therestroom.Orthostatichypotension_____ can causedizziness,lightheadednessand syncope withrapid positionchanges.TapePutting bright____ on stairsand steps canhelp reducefall risk.UTI___ is adiagnosis thatcontributes toa large percentof falls.Parkinson'sdisease____ can affectmovement andincrease apersons fallrisk.Falls____ are theleading causeof injury anddeath amongadults aged 65and older.3millionFalls result in morethan ____injuriestreated in emergencydepartmentsannually, includingover 800,000hospitalizations.BathmatsUsing ____in the tubcan helpreduce fallsExerciseExercisingregularly toimprovestrength andbalanceHeightProper bed_____ canreduce fallrisk.EyeglassImproper oroutdated ____prescriptionsincrease fallriskTherapySeeing aphysical oroccupational______ canhelp reduce fallrisk.ShoesPoorly fitting___ canincrease fallriskSlippery____surfacesincreasefall riskPacewalking witha rapid ___can increaseyour fall risk.In thehomeMost fallsoccur_____SpillsClean up___ topreventslipping.CallbuttonBefore gettingup, use your____ to requestassistance ifyou are unsafeto stand alone.OccupationalTherapistThis medicalprofessional canhelp evaluate yourhome for fall risksand educate youon strategies toreduce fall riskBraininjuriesFalls are the mostcommon cause oftraumatic ____(TBI) amongadults aged 65and older.RugsUnsecured____ can bea trippinghazard.CordsElectrical___ can bea trippinghazard.LightingPoor ____increasefall risk atnight300,000Each year, atleast ____older adults arehospitalized forhip fractures.WalkerA _____ is amobility devicethat helps toreduce fallswhen usedcorrectly.MedicationSide affectsfrom some____ canincrease afall risk.ShoelacesUntied___increasefallsPhysicalTherapistThis medicalprofession canhelp buildstrength,endurance andbalance to reducefall risk.Lowbloodpressure____ can causedizziness andlightheadednessand increase fallriskSocksNon slip____ canreduce fallrisk.1/3____ ofolderadults fallseach yearClutter____ inwalkwayscan increasefall risk.NosePropertechnique forstanding up inputting your___ over yourtoes.95%More than___ of hipfractures arecaused byfalls.BrakesForgetting tolock __brakes canincrease fallrisk.BedsidecommodeA ____ can beused at nightto reduce fallsgoing to thebathroom.GrabbarA ____ next tothe toilet canhelp reducefalls whenusing therestroom.Orthostatichypotension_____ can causedizziness,lightheadednessand syncope withrapid positionchanges.TapePutting bright____ on stairsand steps canhelp reducefall risk.UTI___ is adiagnosis thatcontributes toa large percentof falls.Parkinson'sdisease____ can affectmovement andincrease apersons fallrisk.Falls____ are theleading causeof injury anddeath amongadults aged 65and older.3millionFalls result in morethan ____injuriestreated in emergencydepartmentsannually, includingover 800,000hospitalizations.BathmatsUsing ____in the tubcan helpreduce fallsExerciseExercisingregularly toimprovestrength andbalanceHeightProper bed_____ canreduce fallrisk.EyeglassImproper oroutdated ____prescriptionsincrease fallriskTherapySeeing aphysical oroccupational______ canhelp reduce fallrisk.ShoesPoorly fitting___ canincrease fallriskSlippery____surfacesincreasefall riskPacewalking witha rapid ___can increaseyour fall risk.In thehomeMost fallsoccur_____SpillsClean up___ topreventslipping.

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