Removescattermats!Be awareofmedicationside effectsKeep kitchensupplies ineasy toreach placesWipe upspillsimmediatelyIf needed,use a raisedtoiletseat/bathseatHave visionand hearingcheckedregularlyAppropriateFootwearRead yourmedicationdirectionscarefullyRemovereadingglasseswhen usingthe stairsUse a stablestep stool toreach highplacesConsider doingresistancetraining tobuild yourstrength!Use thegrab barsin yourbathroom!Go for walksto maintainyourflexibility andbalanceGo slowon thestairs!Ask forhelp if youneed it !Move slowlygetting outof yourbed/chairNon-slipsurfacesin tub andshowerDon't beembarrassedto use yoursafety aids!Wear yourglasses andhearingaidsHavegoodlighting inyour homeReduceClutterDon'tskipmeals!Adjust youractivities if yourmedicationscausedizziness!Don't mixalcohol andmedicationsRemovescattermats!Be awareofmedicationside effectsKeep kitchensupplies ineasy toreach placesWipe upspillsimmediatelyIf needed,use a raisedtoiletseat/bathseatHave visionand hearingcheckedregularlyAppropriateFootwearRead yourmedicationdirectionscarefullyRemovereadingglasseswhen usingthe stairsUse a stablestep stool toreach highplacesConsider doingresistancetraining tobuild yourstrength!Use thegrab barsin yourbathroom!Go for walksto maintainyourflexibility andbalanceGo slowon thestairs!Ask forhelp if youneed it !Move slowlygetting outof yourbed/chairNon-slipsurfacesin tub andshowerDon't beembarrassedto use yoursafety aids!Wear yourglasses andhearingaidsHavegoodlighting inyour homeReduceClutterDon'tskipmeals!Adjust youractivities if yourmedicationscausedizziness!Don't mixalcohol andmedications

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