SpillsClean up___ topreventslipping.Clutter____ inwalkwayscan increasefall risk.BedsidecommodeA ____ can beused at nightto reduce fallsgoing to thebathroom.Lowbloodpressure____ can causedizziness andlightheadednessand increase fallrisk300,000Each year, atleast ____older adults arehospitalized forhip fractures.ShoelacesUntied___increasefallsOrthostatichypotension_____ can causedizziness,lightheadednessand syncope withrapid positionchanges.Parkinson'sdisease____ can affectmovement andincrease apersons fallrisk.Falls____ are theleading causeof injury anddeath amongadults aged 65and older.1/3____ ofolderadults fallseach year95%More than___ of hipfractures arecaused byfalls.MedicationSide affectsfrom some____ canincrease afall risk.NosePropertechnique forstanding up inputting your___ over yourtoes.RugsUnsecured____ can bea trippinghazard.HeightProper bed_____ canreduce fallrisk.BraininjuriesFalls are the mostcommon cause oftraumatic ____(TBI) amongadults aged 65and older.ExerciseExercisingregularly toimprovestrength andbalanceTapePutting bright____ on stairsand steps canhelp reducefall risk.SocksNon slip____ canreduce fallrisk.GrabbarA ____ next tothe toilet canhelp reducefalls whenusing therestroom.In thehomeMost fallsoccur_____TherapySeeing aphysical oroccupational______ canhelp reduce fallrisk.OccupationalTherapistThis medicalprofessional canhelp evaluate yourhome for fall risksand educate youon strategies toreduce fall riskEyeglassImproper oroutdated ____prescriptionsincrease fallriskLightingPoor ____increasefall risk atnightCallbuttonBefore gettingup, use your____ to requestassistance ifyou are unsafeto stand alone.BathmatsUsing ____in the tubcan helpreduce falls3millionFalls result in morethan ____injuriestreated in emergencydepartmentsannually, includingover 800,000hospitalizations.UTI___ is adiagnosis thatcontributes toa large percentof falls.CordsElectrical___ can bea trippinghazard.Slippery____surfacesincreasefall riskPacewalking witha rapid ___can increaseyour fall risk.PhysicalTherapistThis medicalprofession canhelp buildstrength,endurance andbalance to reducefall risk.BrakesForgetting tolock __brakes canincrease fallrisk.WalkerA _____ is amobility devicethat helps toreduce fallswhen usedcorrectly.ShoesPoorly fitting___ canincrease fallriskSpillsClean up___ topreventslipping.Clutter____ inwalkwayscan increasefall risk.BedsidecommodeA ____ can beused at nightto reduce fallsgoing to thebathroom.Lowbloodpressure____ can causedizziness andlightheadednessand increase fallrisk300,000Each year, atleast ____older adults arehospitalized forhip fractures.ShoelacesUntied___increasefallsOrthostatichypotension_____ can causedizziness,lightheadednessand syncope withrapid positionchanges.Parkinson'sdisease____ can affectmovement andincrease apersons fallrisk.Falls____ are theleading causeof injury anddeath amongadults aged 65and older.1/3____ ofolderadults fallseach year95%More than___ of hipfractures arecaused byfalls.MedicationSide affectsfrom some____ canincrease afall risk.NosePropertechnique forstanding up inputting your___ over yourtoes.RugsUnsecured____ can bea trippinghazard.HeightProper bed_____ canreduce fallrisk.BraininjuriesFalls are the mostcommon cause oftraumatic ____(TBI) amongadults aged 65and older.ExerciseExercisingregularly toimprovestrength andbalanceTapePutting bright____ on stairsand steps canhelp reducefall risk.SocksNon slip____ canreduce fallrisk.GrabbarA ____ next tothe toilet canhelp reducefalls whenusing therestroom.In thehomeMost fallsoccur_____TherapySeeing aphysical oroccupational______ canhelp reduce fallrisk.OccupationalTherapistThis medicalprofessional canhelp evaluate yourhome for fall risksand educate youon strategies toreduce fall riskEyeglassImproper oroutdated ____prescriptionsincrease fallriskLightingPoor ____increasefall risk atnightCallbuttonBefore gettingup, use your____ to requestassistance ifyou are unsafeto stand alone.BathmatsUsing ____in the tubcan helpreduce falls3millionFalls result in morethan ____injuriestreated in emergencydepartmentsannually, includingover 800,000hospitalizations.UTI___ is adiagnosis thatcontributes toa large percentof falls.CordsElectrical___ can bea trippinghazard.Slippery____surfacesincreasefall riskPacewalking witha rapid ___can increaseyour fall risk.PhysicalTherapistThis medicalprofession canhelp buildstrength,endurance andbalance to reducefall risk.BrakesForgetting tolock __brakes canincrease fallrisk.WalkerA _____ is amobility devicethat helps toreduce fallswhen usedcorrectly.ShoesPoorly fitting___ canincrease 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. Clean up ___ to prevent slipping.
    Spills
  2. ____ in walkways can increase fall risk.
    Clutter
  3. A ____ can be used at night to reduce falls going to the bathroom.
    Bedside commode
  4. ____ can cause dizziness and lightheadedness and increase fall risk
    Low blood pressure
  5. Each year, at least ____ older adults are hospitalized for hip fractures.
    300,000
  6. Untied ___ increase falls
    Shoe laces
  7. _____ can cause dizziness, lightheadedness and syncope with rapid position changes.
    Orthostatic hypotension
  8. ____ can affect movement and increase a persons fall risk.
    Parkinson's disease
  9. ____ are the leading cause of injury and death among adults aged 65 and older.
    Falls
  10. ____ of older adults falls each year
    1/3
  11. More than ___ of hip fractures are caused by falls.
    95%
  12. Side affects from some ____ can increase a fall risk.
    Medication
  13. Proper technique for standing up in putting your ___ over your toes.
    Nose
  14. Unsecured ____ can be a tripping hazard.
    Rugs
  15. Proper bed _____ can reduce fall risk.
    Height
  16. Falls are the most common cause of traumatic ____ (TBI) among adults aged 65 and older.
    Brain injuries
  17. Exercising regularly to improve strength and balance
    Exercise
  18. Putting bright ____ on stairs and steps can help reduce fall risk.
    Tape
  19. Non slip ____ can reduce fall risk.
    Socks
  20. A ____ next to the toilet can help reduce falls when using the restroom.
    Grab bar
  21. Most falls occur _____
    In the home
  22. Seeing a physical or occupational ______ can help reduce fall risk.
    Therapy
  23. This medical professional can help evaluate your home for fall risks and educate you on strategies to reduce fall risk
    Occupational Therapist
  24. Improper or outdated ____ prescriptions increase fall risk
    Eyeglass
  25. Poor ____ increase fall risk at night
    Lighting
  26. Before getting up, use your ____ to request assistance if you are unsafe to stand alone.
    Call button
  27. Using ____ in the tub can help reduce falls
    Bath mats
  28. Falls result in more than ____injuries treated in emergency departments annually, including over 800,000 hospitalizations.
    3 million
  29. ___ is a diagnosis that contributes to a large percent of falls.
    UTI
  30. Electrical ___ can be a tripping hazard.
    Cords
  31. ____ surfaces increase fall risk
    Slippery
  32. walking with a rapid ___ can increase your fall risk.
    Pace
  33. This medical profession can help build strength, endurance and balance to reduce fall risk.
    Physical Therapist
  34. Forgetting to lock __ brakes can increase fall risk.
    Brakes
  35. A _____ is a mobility device that helps to reduce falls when used correctly.
    Walker
  36. Poorly fitting ___ can increase fall risk
    Shoes