Have visionand hearingcheckedregularlyHavegoodlighting inyour homeMove slowlygetting outof yourbed/chairDon't mixalcohol andmedicationsRead yourmedicationdirectionscarefullyBe awareofmedicationside effectsAppropriateFootwearIf needed,use a raisedtoiletseat/bathseatKeep kitchensupplies ineasy toreach placesNon-slipsurfacesin tub andshowerDon't beembarrassedto use yoursafety aids!Consider doingresistancetraining tobuild yourstrength!Ask forhelp if youneed it !Removescattermats!Adjust youractivities if yourmedicationscausedizziness!Go for walksto maintainyourflexibility andbalanceWipe upspillsimmediatelyRemovereadingglasseswhen usingthe stairsUse thegrab barsin yourbathroom!Go slowon thestairs!Don'tskipmeals!Wear yourglasses andhearingaidsReduceClutterUse a stablestep stool toreach highplacesHave visionand hearingcheckedregularlyHavegoodlighting inyour homeMove slowlygetting outof yourbed/chairDon't mixalcohol andmedicationsRead yourmedicationdirectionscarefullyBe awareofmedicationside effectsAppropriateFootwearIf needed,use a raisedtoiletseat/bathseatKeep kitchensupplies ineasy toreach placesNon-slipsurfacesin tub andshowerDon't beembarrassedto use yoursafety aids!Consider doingresistancetraining tobuild yourstrength!Ask forhelp if youneed it !Removescattermats!Adjust youractivities if yourmedicationscausedizziness!Go for walksto maintainyourflexibility andbalanceWipe upspillsimmediatelyRemovereadingglasseswhen usingthe stairsUse thegrab barsin yourbathroom!Go slowon thestairs!Don'tskipmeals!Wear yourglasses andhearingaidsReduceClutterUse a stablestep stool toreach highplaces

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