Havegoodlighting inyour homeBe awareofmedicationside effectsDon'tskipmeals!Read yourmedicationdirectionscarefullyIf needed,use a raisedtoiletseat/bathseatRemovescattermats!Don't beembarrassedto use yoursafety aids!Adjust youractivities if yourmedicationscausedizziness!Wear yourglasses andhearingaidsMove slowlygetting outof yourbed/chairAppropriateFootwearReduceClutterUse a stablestep stool toreach highplacesRemovereadingglasseswhen usingthe stairsDon't mixalcohol andmedicationsAsk forhelp if youneed it !Consider doingresistancetraining tobuild yourstrength!Go slowon thestairs!Wipe upspillsimmediatelyHave visionand hearingcheckedregularlyNon-slipsurfacesin tub andshowerKeep kitchensupplies ineasy toreach placesGo for walksto maintainyourflexibility andbalanceUse thegrab barsin yourbathroom!Havegoodlighting inyour homeBe awareofmedicationside effectsDon'tskipmeals!Read yourmedicationdirectionscarefullyIf needed,use a raisedtoiletseat/bathseatRemovescattermats!Don't beembarrassedto use yoursafety aids!Adjust youractivities if yourmedicationscausedizziness!Wear yourglasses andhearingaidsMove slowlygetting outof yourbed/chairAppropriateFootwearReduceClutterUse a stablestep stool toreach highplacesRemovereadingglasseswhen usingthe stairsDon't mixalcohol andmedicationsAsk forhelp if youneed it !Consider doingresistancetraining tobuild yourstrength!Go slowon thestairs!Wipe upspillsimmediatelyHave visionand hearingcheckedregularlyNon-slipsurfacesin tub andshowerKeep kitchensupplies ineasy toreach placesGo for walksto maintainyourflexibility andbalanceUse 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. Have good lighting in your home
  2. Be aware of medication side effects
  3. Don't skip meals!
  4. Read your medication directions carefully
  5. If needed, use a raised toilet seat/bath seat
  6. Remove scatter mats!
  7. Don't be embarrassed to use your safety aids!
  8. Adjust your activities if your medications cause dizziness!
  9. Wear your glasses and hearing aids
  10. Move slowly getting out of your bed/chair
  11. Appropriate Footwear
  12. Reduce Clutter
  13. Use a stable step stool to reach high places
  14. Remove reading glasses when using the stairs
  15. Don't mix alcohol and medications
  16. Ask for help if you need it !
  17. Consider doing resistance training to build your strength!
  18. Go slow on the stairs!
  19. Wipe up spills immediately
  20. Have vision and hearing checked regularly
  21. Non-slip surfaces in tub and shower
  22. Keep kitchen supplies in easy to reach places
  23. Go for walks to maintain your flexibility and balance
  24. Use the grab bars in your bathroom!