Use a stablestep stool toreach highplacesAsk forhelp if youneed it !Go for walksto maintainyourflexibility andbalanceBe awareofmedicationside effectsNon-slipsurfacesin tub andshowerKeep kitchensupplies ineasy toreach placesMove slowlygetting outof yourbed/chairHavegoodlighting inyour homeRemovereadingglasseswhen usingthe stairsReduceClutterDon't mixalcohol andmedicationsRead yourmedicationdirectionscarefullyRemovescattermats!Wear yourglasses andhearingaidsUse thegrab barsin yourbathroom!Go slowon thestairs!Wipe upspillsimmediatelyConsider doingresistancetraining tobuild yourstrength!Don't beembarrassedto use yoursafety aids!Have visionand hearingcheckedregularlyDon'tskipmeals!AppropriateFootwearAdjust youractivities if yourmedicationscausedizziness!If needed,use a raisedtoiletseat/bathseatUse a stablestep stool toreach highplacesAsk forhelp if youneed it !Go for walksto maintainyourflexibility andbalanceBe awareofmedicationside effectsNon-slipsurfacesin tub andshowerKeep kitchensupplies ineasy toreach placesMove slowlygetting outof yourbed/chairHavegoodlighting inyour homeRemovereadingglasseswhen usingthe stairsReduceClutterDon't mixalcohol andmedicationsRead yourmedicationdirectionscarefullyRemovescattermats!Wear yourglasses andhearingaidsUse thegrab barsin yourbathroom!Go slowon thestairs!Wipe upspillsimmediatelyConsider doingresistancetraining tobuild yourstrength!Don't beembarrassedto use yoursafety aids!Have visionand hearingcheckedregularlyDon'tskipmeals!AppropriateFootwearAdjust youractivities if yourmedicationscausedizziness!If needed,use a raisedtoiletseat/bathseat

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