Non-slipsurfacesin tub andshowerGo for walksto maintainyourflexibility andbalanceGo slowon thestairs!Consider doingresistancetraining tobuild yourstrength!Don'tskipmeals!If needed,use a raisedtoiletseat/bathseatMove slowlygetting outof yourbed/chairWipe upspillsimmediatelyUse a stablestep stool toreach highplacesAsk forhelp if youneed it !ReduceClutterHave visionand hearingcheckedregularlyKeep kitchensupplies ineasy toreach placesRemovereadingglasseswhen usingthe stairsDon't mixalcohol andmedicationsWear yourglasses andhearingaidsBe awareofmedicationside effectsRemovescattermats!Havegoodlighting inyour homeRead yourmedicationdirectionscarefullyDon't beembarrassedto use yoursafety aids!Adjust youractivities if yourmedicationscausedizziness!AppropriateFootwearUse thegrab barsin yourbathroom!Non-slipsurfacesin tub andshowerGo for walksto maintainyourflexibility andbalanceGo slowon thestairs!Consider doingresistancetraining tobuild yourstrength!Don'tskipmeals!If needed,use a raisedtoiletseat/bathseatMove slowlygetting outof yourbed/chairWipe upspillsimmediatelyUse a stablestep stool toreach highplacesAsk forhelp if youneed it !ReduceClutterHave visionand hearingcheckedregularlyKeep kitchensupplies ineasy toreach placesRemovereadingglasseswhen usingthe stairsDon't mixalcohol andmedicationsWear yourglasses andhearingaidsBe awareofmedicationside effectsRemovescattermats!Havegoodlighting inyour homeRead yourmedicationdirectionscarefullyDon't beembarrassedto use yoursafety aids!Adjust youractivities if yourmedicationscausedizziness!AppropriateFootwearUse thegrab barsin yourbathroom!

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