Wear yourglasses andhearingaidsUse a stablestep stool toreach highplacesAdjust youractivities if yourmedicationscausedizziness!Don't beembarrassedto use yoursafety aids!Havegoodlighting inyour homeWipe upspillsimmediatelyBe awareofmedicationside effectsGo for walksto maintainyourflexibility andbalanceRemovescattermats!Non-slipsurfacesin tub andshowerUse thegrab barsin yourbathroom!ReduceClutterIf needed,use a raisedtoiletseat/bathseatHave visionand hearingcheckedregularlyDon't mixalcohol andmedicationsConsider doingresistancetraining tobuild yourstrength!Keep kitchensupplies ineasy toreach placesRemovereadingglasseswhen usingthe stairsRead yourmedicationdirectionscarefullyDon'tskipmeals!Go slowon thestairs!AppropriateFootwearAsk forhelp if youneed it !Move slowlygetting outof yourbed/chairWear yourglasses andhearingaidsUse a stablestep stool toreach highplacesAdjust youractivities if yourmedicationscausedizziness!Don't beembarrassedto use yoursafety aids!Havegoodlighting inyour homeWipe upspillsimmediatelyBe awareofmedicationside effectsGo for walksto maintainyourflexibility andbalanceRemovescattermats!Non-slipsurfacesin tub andshowerUse thegrab barsin yourbathroom!ReduceClutterIf needed,use a raisedtoiletseat/bathseatHave visionand hearingcheckedregularlyDon't mixalcohol andmedicationsConsider doingresistancetraining tobuild yourstrength!Keep kitchensupplies ineasy toreach placesRemovereadingglasseswhen usingthe stairsRead yourmedicationdirectionscarefullyDon'tskipmeals!Go slowon thestairs!AppropriateFootwearAsk forhelp if youneed it !Move slowlygetting outof yourbed/chair

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