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 Improper or outdated ____ prescriptions increase fall risk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