Removereadingglasseswhen usingthe stairsDon't beembarrassedto use yoursafety aids!Wear yourglasses andhearingaidsHavegoodlighting inyour homeAppropriateFootwearConsider doingresistancetraining tobuild yourstrength!Go for walksto maintainyourflexibility andbalanceMove slowlygetting outof yourbed/chairGo slowon thestairs!Non-slipsurfacesin tub andshowerUse a stablestep stool toreach highplacesHave visionand hearingcheckedregularlyAsk forhelp if youneed it !Removescattermats!Keep kitchensupplies ineasy toreach placesUse thegrab barsin yourbathroom!Don'tskipmeals!Wipe upspillsimmediatelyIf needed,use a raisedtoiletseat/bathseatRead yourmedicationdirectionscarefullyBe awareofmedicationside effectsDon't mixalcohol andmedicationsReduceClutterAdjust youractivities if yourmedicationscausedizziness!Removereadingglasseswhen usingthe stairsDon't beembarrassedto use yoursafety aids!Wear yourglasses andhearingaidsHavegoodlighting inyour homeAppropriateFootwearConsider doingresistancetraining tobuild yourstrength!Go for walksto maintainyourflexibility andbalanceMove slowlygetting outof yourbed/chairGo slowon thestairs!Non-slipsurfacesin tub andshowerUse a stablestep stool toreach highplacesHave visionand hearingcheckedregularlyAsk forhelp if youneed it !Removescattermats!Keep kitchensupplies ineasy toreach placesUse thegrab barsin yourbathroom!Don'tskipmeals!Wipe upspillsimmediatelyIf needed,use a raisedtoiletseat/bathseatRead yourmedicationdirectionscarefullyBe awareofmedicationside effectsDon't mixalcohol andmedicationsReduceClutterAdjust youractivities if yourmedicationscausedizziness!

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