Non-slipsurfacesin tub andshowerUse a stablestep stool toreach highplacesIf needed,use a raisedtoiletseat/bathseatGo for walksto maintainyourflexibility andbalanceAdjust youractivities if yourmedicationscausedizziness!Havegoodlighting inyour homeBe awareofmedicationside effectsWear yourglasses andhearingaidsRead yourmedicationdirectionscarefullyAppropriateFootwearWipe upspillsimmediatelyAsk forhelp if youneed it !Keep kitchensupplies ineasy toreach placesDon't mixalcohol andmedicationsRemovereadingglasseswhen usingthe stairsHave visionand hearingcheckedregularlyGo slowon thestairs!Move slowlygetting outof yourbed/chairRemovescattermats!Don'tskipmeals!Don't beembarrassedto use yoursafety aids!ReduceClutterUse thegrab barsin yourbathroom!Consider doingresistancetraining tobuild yourstrength!Non-slipsurfacesin tub andshowerUse a stablestep stool toreach highplacesIf needed,use a raisedtoiletseat/bathseatGo for walksto maintainyourflexibility andbalanceAdjust youractivities if yourmedicationscausedizziness!Havegoodlighting inyour homeBe awareofmedicationside effectsWear yourglasses andhearingaidsRead yourmedicationdirectionscarefullyAppropriateFootwearWipe upspillsimmediatelyAsk forhelp if youneed it !Keep kitchensupplies ineasy toreach placesDon't mixalcohol andmedicationsRemovereadingglasseswhen usingthe stairsHave visionand hearingcheckedregularlyGo slowon thestairs!Move slowlygetting outof yourbed/chairRemovescattermats!Don'tskipmeals!Don't beembarrassedto use yoursafety aids!ReduceClutterUse thegrab barsin yourbathroom!Consider doingresistancetraining tobuild yourstrength!

Fall Risk Prevention - 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. Non-slip surfaces in tub and shower
  2. Use a stable step stool to reach high places
  3. If needed, use a raised toilet seat/bath seat
  4. Go for walks to maintain your flexibility and balance
  5. Adjust your activities if your medications cause dizziness!
  6. Have good lighting in your home
  7. Be aware of medication side effects
  8. Wear your glasses and hearing aids
  9. Read your medication directions carefully
  10. Appropriate Footwear
  11. Wipe up spills immediately
  12. Ask for help if you need it !
  13. Keep kitchen supplies in easy to reach places
  14. Don't mix alcohol and medications
  15. Remove reading glasses when using the stairs
  16. Have vision and hearing checked regularly
  17. Go slow on the stairs!
  18. Move slowly getting out of your bed/chair
  19. Remove scatter mats!
  20. Don't skip meals!
  21. Don't be embarrassed to use your safety aids!
  22. Reduce Clutter
  23. Use the grab bars in your bathroom!
  24. Consider doing resistance training to build your strength!