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

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