Use a stablestep stool toreach highplacesRemovescattermats!Ask forhelp if youneed it !Wipe upspillsimmediatelyHavegoodlighting inyour homeRemovereadingglasseswhen usingthe stairsMove slowlygetting outof yourbed/chairGo slowon thestairs!If needed,use a raisedtoiletseat/bathseatDon'tskipmeals!Don't mixalcohol andmedicationsRead yourmedicationdirectionscarefullyAppropriateFootwearAdjust youractivities if yourmedicationscausedizziness!ReduceClutterWear yourglasses andhearingaidsNon-slipsurfacesin tub andshowerUse thegrab barsin yourbathroom!Go for walksto maintainyourflexibility andbalanceConsider doingresistancetraining tobuild yourstrength!Don't beembarrassedto use yoursafety aids!Keep kitchensupplies ineasy toreach placesHave visionand hearingcheckedregularlyBe awareofmedicationside effectsUse a stablestep stool toreach highplacesRemovescattermats!Ask forhelp if youneed it !Wipe upspillsimmediatelyHavegoodlighting inyour homeRemovereadingglasseswhen usingthe stairsMove slowlygetting outof yourbed/chairGo slowon thestairs!If needed,use a raisedtoiletseat/bathseatDon'tskipmeals!Don't mixalcohol andmedicationsRead yourmedicationdirectionscarefullyAppropriateFootwearAdjust youractivities if yourmedicationscausedizziness!ReduceClutterWear yourglasses andhearingaidsNon-slipsurfacesin tub andshowerUse thegrab barsin yourbathroom!Go for walksto maintainyourflexibility andbalanceConsider doingresistancetraining tobuild yourstrength!Don't beembarrassedto use yoursafety aids!Keep kitchensupplies ineasy toreach placesHave visionand hearingcheckedregularlyBe awareofmedicationside effects

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