Use thegrab barsin yourbathroom!If needed,use a raisedtoiletseat/bathseatHavegoodlighting inyour homeWipe upspillsimmediatelyAdjust youractivities if yourmedicationscausedizziness!Removereadingglasseswhen usingthe stairsGo slowon thestairs!Wear yourglasses andhearingaidsDon't beembarrassedto use yoursafety aids!Keep kitchensupplies ineasy toreach placesMove slowlygetting outof yourbed/chairHave visionand hearingcheckedregularlyDon't mixalcohol andmedicationsGo for walksto maintainyourflexibility andbalanceAppropriateFootwearConsider doingresistancetraining tobuild yourstrength!Don'tskipmeals!Read yourmedicationdirectionscarefullyReduceClutterUse a stablestep stool toreach highplacesAsk forhelp if youneed it !Be awareofmedicationside effectsRemovescattermats!Non-slipsurfacesin tub andshowerUse thegrab barsin yourbathroom!If needed,use a raisedtoiletseat/bathseatHavegoodlighting inyour homeWipe upspillsimmediatelyAdjust youractivities if yourmedicationscausedizziness!Removereadingglasseswhen usingthe stairsGo slowon thestairs!Wear yourglasses andhearingaidsDon't beembarrassedto use yoursafety aids!Keep kitchensupplies ineasy toreach placesMove slowlygetting outof yourbed/chairHave visionand hearingcheckedregularlyDon't mixalcohol andmedicationsGo for walksto maintainyourflexibility andbalanceAppropriateFootwearConsider doingresistancetraining tobuild yourstrength!Don'tskipmeals!Read yourmedicationdirectionscarefullyReduceClutterUse a stablestep stool toreach highplacesAsk forhelp if youneed it !Be awareofmedicationside effectsRemovescattermats!Non-slipsurfacesin tub andshower

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