Don'tskipmeals!Don't mixalcohol andmedicationsRead yourmedicationdirectionscarefullyUse thegrab barsin yourbathroom!Wipe upspillsimmediatelyConsider doingresistancetraining tobuild yourstrength!Move slowlygetting outof yourbed/chairReduceClutterRemovereadingglasseswhen usingthe stairsUse a stablestep stool toreach highplacesNon-slipsurfacesin tub andshowerRemovescattermats!Havegoodlighting inyour homeWear yourglasses andhearingaidsIf needed,use a raisedtoiletseat/bathseatHave visionand hearingcheckedregularlyAppropriateFootwearKeep kitchensupplies ineasy toreach placesBe awareofmedicationside effectsGo slowon thestairs!Don't beembarrassedto use yoursafety aids!Go for walksto maintainyourflexibility andbalanceAdjust youractivities if yourmedicationscausedizziness!Ask forhelp if youneed it !Don'tskipmeals!Don't mixalcohol andmedicationsRead yourmedicationdirectionscarefullyUse thegrab barsin yourbathroom!Wipe upspillsimmediatelyConsider doingresistancetraining tobuild yourstrength!Move slowlygetting outof yourbed/chairReduceClutterRemovereadingglasseswhen usingthe stairsUse a stablestep stool toreach highplacesNon-slipsurfacesin tub andshowerRemovescattermats!Havegoodlighting inyour homeWear yourglasses andhearingaidsIf needed,use a raisedtoiletseat/bathseatHave visionand hearingcheckedregularlyAppropriateFootwearKeep kitchensupplies ineasy toreach placesBe awareofmedicationside effectsGo slowon thestairs!Don't beembarrassedto use yoursafety aids!Go for walksto maintainyourflexibility andbalanceAdjust youractivities if yourmedicationscausedizziness!Ask forhelp if youneed it !

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