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 Improper or outdated ____ prescriptions increase fall risk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