ArmrestsWhen you arestanding up fromsitting - whereshould you placeyour arms to helpyou stand up?BloodpressureIt’s important to haveregular check- ups withyour doctor who cancheck your vision, goover your medications,and check this for you.If it is too low or high,you can be at a greaterrisk for falling.ChairBe sure to lookfor one of thesethat has armrestsand is not too lowwhen you sitdown.LightsWhat can youadd toimprove yourability to seein your home? make adoctor'sappointmentIf you fall, are ableto easily get up,and do not feel likeany major damageoccurred, whatshould your nextsteps be?Call forhelpWhich scenario issafer to use whenyou are homealone and trying toreach an item thatis high up on ashelf?ElevatedtoiletseatThis can help makeyour toilet seathigher and easier toget off of, especiallyif you are tallor have arthritis inyour kneesReacherWhat can youuse to picksomething upoff the floor thatyou dropped? VisioncheckAfter the age of50, we shouldhave this doneonce a year tomake sure wehave the rightprescription.Non-slipmatWhat type of matcan help youreduce falling orslipping insideyour bathtub orshower?HallwaysYou should avoidhaving clutter or stacksof things in thewalkways of yourhome as they canbecome trip hazards.Keeping these clearcan help prevent falls.TaiChiWhat is a formof exercisethat helps toreduce falls inadults? WaterDehydration can causelight- headedness anddizziness so we haveto remember to drinkplenty of this—especially whenexercising or we’re outfor a walk on a hot day.SeatedWhichoption issafer whenshowering? Shop atless busytimes What can helpboost yourconfidence andreduce your fear offalling in publicprior to going outto a restaurant? stairrailsIt’s a good idea tohave these onboth sides of thestairs and toalways use themwhen going bothup and down.Use lifealertWhat canyou use ifyou fell andwere unableto get up?CatWe should be carefulif we have one ofthese types of pets athome, especially ifthey fall asleep onthe floor and are asimilar colorto the carpet or rug.asprescribedWhen your doctorprescribes yourmedicines, howoften and whattimes should youtake them? PaceyourselfWhat can you do ifyou have multipletasks that youwant to get done,but you get easilyfatigued?Call dailyat a settimeWhat can yourfamily that livesout of town doto support youand check onyou from afar?StandupslowlyWhat strategyshould you usewhen you standup to preventfeeling dizzy orlightheaded? ThrowrugsHaving these aroundthe house can bevery dangerous. Theshould be secured tothe floor so they don’tmove when you walkon them.LockthebrakesWhat safetytask must youdo first if youare getting outof awheelchair? Non-skidsneakersWhich shoesare safest towalk aroundin? BackHomeSafelyThis companycomes to yourhome to helpyou makesafetymodifications ShowerchairWhat can youdo to improveyour safety inthe communitysuch as at agrocery store? GrabbarsWhat can you putin your bathroomto hold on to whenusing the toilet orgetting in and outof the shower?Call aheadto ask aboutbathrooms,lighting andrampsWhat can helpboost yourconfidence andreduce your fear offalling in publicprior to going outto a restaurant? ArmrestsWhen you arestanding up fromsitting - whereshould you placeyour arms to helpyou stand up?BloodpressureIt’s important to haveregular check- ups withyour doctor who cancheck your vision, goover your medications,and check this for you.If it is too low or high,you can be at a greaterrisk for falling.ChairBe sure to lookfor one of thesethat has armrestsand is not too lowwhen you sitdown.LightsWhat can youadd toimprove yourability to seein your home? make adoctor'sappointmentIf you fall, are ableto easily get up,and do not feel likeany major damageoccurred, whatshould your nextsteps be?Call forhelpWhich scenario issafer to use whenyou are homealone and trying toreach an item thatis high up on ashelf?ElevatedtoiletseatThis can help makeyour toilet seathigher and easier toget off of, especiallyif you are tallor have arthritis inyour kneesReacherWhat can youuse to picksomething upoff the floor thatyou dropped? VisioncheckAfter the age of50, we shouldhave this doneonce a year tomake sure wehave the rightprescription.Non-slipmatWhat type of matcan help youreduce falling orslipping insideyour bathtub orshower?HallwaysYou should avoidhaving clutter or stacksof things in thewalkways of yourhome as they canbecome trip hazards.Keeping these clearcan help prevent falls.TaiChiWhat is a formof exercisethat helps toreduce falls inadults? WaterDehydration can causelight- headedness anddizziness so we haveto remember to drinkplenty of this—especially whenexercising or we’re outfor a walk on a hot day.SeatedWhichoption issafer whenshowering? Shop atless busytimes What can helpboost yourconfidence andreduce your fear offalling in publicprior to going outto a restaurant? stairrailsIt’s a good idea tohave these onboth sides of thestairs and toalways use themwhen going bothup and down.Use lifealertWhat canyou use ifyou fell andwere unableto get up?CatWe should be carefulif we have one ofthese types of pets athome, especially ifthey fall asleep onthe floor and are asimilar colorto the carpet or rug.asprescribedWhen your doctorprescribes yourmedicines, howoften and whattimes should youtake them? PaceyourselfWhat can you do ifyou have multipletasks that youwant to get done,but you get easilyfatigued?Call dailyat a settimeWhat can yourfamily that livesout of town doto support youand check onyou from afar?StandupslowlyWhat strategyshould you usewhen you standup to preventfeeling dizzy orlightheaded? ThrowrugsHaving these aroundthe house can bevery dangerous. Theshould be secured tothe floor so they don’tmove when you walkon them.LockthebrakesWhat safetytask must youdo first if youare getting outof awheelchair? Non-skidsneakersWhich shoesare safest towalk aroundin? BackHomeSafelyThis companycomes to yourhome to helpyou makesafetymodifications ShowerchairWhat can youdo to improveyour safety inthe communitysuch as at agrocery store? GrabbarsWhat can you putin your bathroomto hold on to whenusing the toilet orgetting in and outof the shower?Call aheadto ask aboutbathrooms,lighting andrampsWhat can helpboost yourconfidence andreduce your fear offalling in publicprior to going outto a restaurant? 

Fall 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. When you are standing up from sitting - where should you place your arms to help you stand up?
    Armrests
  2. It’s important to have regular check- ups with your doctor who can check your vision, go over your medications, and check this for you. If it is too low or high, you can be at a greater risk for falling.
    Blood pressure
  3. Be sure to look for one of these that has armrests and is not too low when you sit down.
    Chair
  4. What can you add to improve your ability to see in your home?
    Lights
  5. If you fall, are able to easily get up, and do not feel like any major damage occurred, what should your next steps be?
    make a doctor's appointment
  6. Which scenario is safer to use when you are home alone and trying to reach an item that is high up on a shelf?
    Call for help
  7. This can help make your toilet seat higher and easier to get off of, especially if you are tall or have arthritis in your knees
    Elevated toilet seat
  8. What can you use to pick something up off the floor that you dropped?
    Reacher
  9. After the age of 50, we should have this done once a year to make sure we have the right prescription.
    Vision check
  10. What type of mat can help you reduce falling or slipping inside your bathtub or shower?
    Non-slip mat
  11. You should avoid having clutter or stacks of things in the walkways of your home as they can become trip hazards. Keeping these clear can help prevent falls.
    Hallways
  12. What is a form of exercise that helps to reduce falls in adults?
    Tai Chi
  13. Dehydration can cause light- headedness and dizziness so we have to remember to drink plenty of this—especially when exercising or we’re out for a walk on a hot day.
    Water
  14. Which option is safer when showering?
    Seated
  15. What can help boost your confidence and reduce your fear of falling in public prior to going out to a restaurant?
    Shop at less busy times
  16. It’s a good idea to have these on both sides of the stairs and to always use them when going both up and down.
    stair rails
  17. What can you use if you fell and were unable to get up?
    Use life alert
  18. We should be careful if we have one of these types of pets at home, especially if they fall asleep on the floor and are a similar color to the carpet or rug.
    Cat
  19. When your doctor prescribes your medicines, how often and what times should you take them?
    as prescribed
  20. What can you do if you have multiple tasks that you want to get done, but you get easily fatigued?
    Pace yourself
  21. What can your family that lives out of town do to support you and check on you from afar?
    Call daily at a set time
  22. What strategy should you use when you stand up to prevent feeling dizzy or lightheaded?
    Stand up slowly
  23. Having these around the house can be very dangerous. The should be secured to the floor so they don’t move when you walk on them.
    Throw rugs
  24. What safety task must you do first if you are getting out of a wheelchair?
    Lock the brakes
  25. Which shoes are safest to walk around in?
    Non-skid sneakers
  26. This company comes to your home to help you make safety modifications
    Back Home Safely
  27. What can you do to improve your safety in the community such as at a grocery store?
    Shower chair
  28. What can you put in your bathroom to hold on to when using the toilet or getting in and out of the shower?
    Grab bars
  29. What can help boost your confidence and reduce your fear of falling in public prior to going out to a restaurant?
    Call ahead to ask about bathrooms, lighting and ramps