OccupationalTherapistThis medicalprofessional canhelp evaluate yourhome for fall risksand educate youon strategies toreduce fall riskHeightProper bed_____ canreduce fallrisk.Orthostatichypotension_____ can causedizziness,lightheadednessand syncope withrapid positionchanges.Slippery____surfacesincreasefall riskBraininjuriesFalls are the mostcommon cause oftraumatic ____(TBI) amongadults aged 65and older.Clutter____ inwalkwayscan increasefall risk.RugsUnsecured____ can bea trippinghazard.MedicationSide affectsfrom some____ canincrease afall risk.300,000Each year, atleast ____older adults arehospitalized forhip fractures.TherapySeeing aphysical oroccupational______ canhelp reduce fallrisk.BedsidecommodeA ____ can beused at nightto reduce fallsgoing to thebathroom.LightingPoor ____increasefall risk atnight1/3____ ofolderadults fallseach yearWalkerA _____ is amobility devicethat helps toreduce fallswhen usedcorrectly.NosePropertechnique forstanding up inputting your___ over yourtoes.95%More than___ of hipfractures arecaused byfalls.Lowbloodpressure____ can causedizziness andlightheadednessand increase fallriskBathmatsUsing ____in the tubcan helpreduce fallsSpillsClean up___ topreventslipping.3millionFalls result in morethan ____injuriestreated in emergencydepartmentsannually, includingover 800,000hospitalizations.ExerciseExercisingregularly toimprovestrength andbalanceFalls____ are theleading causeof injury anddeath amongadults aged 65and older.ShoesPoorly fitting___ canincrease fallriskShoelacesUntied___increasefallsCordsElectrical___ can bea trippinghazard.CallbuttonBefore gettingup, use your____ to requestassistance ifyou are unsafeto stand alone.BrakesForgetting tolock __brakes canincrease fallrisk.GrabbarA ____ next tothe toilet canhelp reducefalls whenusing therestroom.In thehomeMost fallsoccur_____PhysicalTherapistThis medicalprofession canhelp buildstrength,endurance andbalance to reducefall risk.UTI___ is adiagnosis thatcontributes toa large percentof falls.Parkinson'sdisease____ can affectmovement andincrease apersons fallrisk.Pacewalking witha rapid ___can increaseyour fall risk.EyeglassImproper oroutdated ____prescriptionsincrease fallriskSocksNon slip____ canreduce fallrisk.TapePutting bright____ on stairsand steps canhelp reducefall risk.OccupationalTherapistThis medicalprofessional canhelp evaluate yourhome for fall risksand educate youon strategies toreduce fall riskHeightProper bed_____ canreduce fallrisk.Orthostatichypotension_____ can causedizziness,lightheadednessand syncope withrapid positionchanges.Slippery____surfacesincreasefall riskBraininjuriesFalls are the mostcommon cause oftraumatic ____(TBI) amongadults aged 65and older.Clutter____ inwalkwayscan increasefall risk.RugsUnsecured____ can bea trippinghazard.MedicationSide affectsfrom some____ canincrease afall risk.300,000Each year, atleast ____older adults arehospitalized forhip fractures.TherapySeeing aphysical oroccupational______ canhelp reduce fallrisk.BedsidecommodeA ____ can beused at nightto reduce fallsgoing to thebathroom.LightingPoor ____increasefall risk atnight1/3____ ofolderadults fallseach yearWalkerA _____ is amobility devicethat helps toreduce fallswhen usedcorrectly.NosePropertechnique forstanding up inputting your___ over yourtoes.95%More than___ of hipfractures arecaused byfalls.Lowbloodpressure____ can causedizziness andlightheadednessand increase fallriskBathmatsUsing ____in the tubcan helpreduce fallsSpillsClean up___ topreventslipping.3millionFalls result in morethan ____injuriestreated in emergencydepartmentsannually, includingover 800,000hospitalizations.ExerciseExercisingregularly toimprovestrength andbalanceFalls____ are theleading causeof injury anddeath amongadults aged 65and older.ShoesPoorly fitting___ canincrease fallriskShoelacesUntied___increasefallsCordsElectrical___ can bea trippinghazard.CallbuttonBefore gettingup, use your____ to requestassistance ifyou are unsafeto stand alone.BrakesForgetting tolock __brakes canincrease fallrisk.GrabbarA ____ next tothe toilet canhelp reducefalls whenusing therestroom.In thehomeMost fallsoccur_____PhysicalTherapistThis medicalprofession canhelp buildstrength,endurance andbalance to reducefall risk.UTI___ is adiagnosis thatcontributes toa large percentof falls.Parkinson'sdisease____ can affectmovement andincrease apersons fallrisk.Pacewalking witha rapid ___can increaseyour fall risk.EyeglassImproper oroutdated ____prescriptionsincrease fallriskSocksNon slip____ canreduce fallrisk.TapePutting bright____ on stairsand steps canhelp reducefall risk.

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