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 Improper or outdated ____ prescriptions increase fall risk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