At leastonce ayear.Turn on alight or use aflashlightbeforeentering.Avoidclimbing orstretching;useextendabletools.Install grabbars, use anon-slip mat, orhave a raisedtoilet seat.Moving tooquicklyincreases therisk of losingbalance.Pets can getunderfoot orcausetripping.Use a bag,basket, orwalker trayto keep yourhands free.Securecords ormove themout of theway.To check forside effectsthat mayincrease fallrisk.A caneorwalker.Improved visionand hearinghelp withbalance andawareness ofhazards.Clutter,loose rugs,or poorlighting.Securecords ormove themout of theway.To avoidtripping overobstacleslike furnitureor clutter.Clutter,loose rugs,or poorlighting.Turn on alight or use aflashlightbeforeentering.True (Muscleweakness isa major riskfactor forfalls).Use handrailsand ensure thesteps are well-lit and clear ofobstacles.Non-slipflooring orlow-pilecarpeting.Shoes withnon-slipsoles andgoodsupport.A caneorwalker.Improved visionand hearinghelp withbalance andawareness ofhazards.Clear debris,repair unevensurfaces, andensure properlighting.At leastonce ayear.Regularly,at leastevery fewmonths.Use a bag,basket, orwalker trayto keep yourhands free.True (Keepingitems withineasy reachavoids climbingor stretching).False(Furniture isunstable andnot designedfor support).A non-slipmat oradhesivestrips.Sit or liedownimmediately,and stand upslowly.To avoidtripping overobstacleslike furnitureor clutter.A non-slipmat oradhesivestrips.True (Exercisestrengthensmuscles andimprovesbalance).Side effectslikedizziness ordrowsiness.Use a sturdystep stoolwith ahandle, not achair.Non-slipflooring orlow-pilecarpeting.Regularly,at leastevery fewmonths.True (Keepingitems withineasy reachavoids climbingor stretching).Clear debris,repair unevensurfaces, andensure properlighting.Pets can getunderfoot orcausetripping.Side effectslikedizziness ordrowsiness.Avoidclimbing orstretching;useextendabletools.Use handrailsand ensure thesteps are well-lit and clear ofobstacles.False(Furniture isunstable andnot designedfor support).Sit at the edgeof the bed for amoment beforestanding.To check forside effectsthat mayincrease fallrisk.True (Exercisestrengthensmuscles andimprovesbalance).True (Drinkingplenty ofwater reducesdizziness).Shoes withnon-slipsoles andgoodsupport.Use a cart ormakemultiple tripswith lighterloads.Sit at the edgeof the bed for amoment beforestanding.True (Muscleweakness isa major riskfactor forfalls).Brightlighting withminimalglare.Use a sturdystep stoolwith ahandle, not achair.Moving tooquicklyincreases therisk of losingbalance.Sit or liedownimmediately,and stand upslowly.True (Drinkingplenty ofwater reducesdizziness).Brightlighting withminimalglare.Install grabbars, use anon-slip mat, orhave a raisedtoilet seat.Use a cart ormakemultiple tripswith lighterloads.At leastonce ayear.Turn on alight or use aflashlightbeforeentering.Avoidclimbing orstretching;useextendabletools.Install grabbars, use anon-slip mat, orhave a raisedtoilet seat.Moving tooquicklyincreases therisk of losingbalance.Pets can getunderfoot orcausetripping.Use a bag,basket, orwalker trayto keep yourhands free.Securecords ormove themout of theway.To check forside effectsthat mayincrease fallrisk.A caneorwalker.Improved visionand hearinghelp withbalance andawareness ofhazards.Clutter,loose rugs,or poorlighting.Securecords ormove themout of theway.To avoidtripping overobstacleslike furnitureor clutter.Clutter,loose rugs,or poorlighting.Turn on alight or use aflashlightbeforeentering.True (Muscleweakness isa major riskfactor forfalls).Use handrailsand ensure thesteps are well-lit and clear ofobstacles.Non-slipflooring orlow-pilecarpeting.Shoes withnon-slipsoles andgoodsupport.A caneorwalker.Improved visionand hearinghelp withbalance andawareness ofhazards.Clear debris,repair unevensurfaces, andensure properlighting.At leastonce ayear.Regularly,at leastevery fewmonths.Use a bag,basket, orwalker trayto keep yourhands free.True (Keepingitems withineasy reachavoids climbingor stretching).False(Furniture isunstable andnot designedfor support).A non-slipmat oradhesivestrips.Sit or liedownimmediately,and stand upslowly.To avoidtripping overobstacleslike furnitureor clutter.A non-slipmat oradhesivestrips.True (Exercisestrengthensmuscles andimprovesbalance).Side effectslikedizziness ordrowsiness.Use a sturdystep stoolwith ahandle, not achair.Non-slipflooring orlow-pilecarpeting.Regularly,at leastevery fewmonths.True (Keepingitems withineasy reachavoids climbingor stretching).Clear debris,repair unevensurfaces, andensure properlighting.Pets can getunderfoot orcausetripping.Side effectslikedizziness ordrowsiness.Avoidclimbing orstretching;useextendabletools.Use handrailsand ensure thesteps are well-lit and clear ofobstacles.False(Furniture isunstable andnot designedfor support).Sit at the edgeof the bed for amoment beforestanding.To check forside effectsthat mayincrease fallrisk.True (Exercisestrengthensmuscles andimprovesbalance).True (Drinkingplenty ofwater reducesdizziness).Shoes withnon-slipsoles andgoodsupport.Use a cart ormakemultiple tripswith lighterloads.Sit at the edgeof the bed for amoment beforestanding.True (Muscleweakness isa major riskfactor forfalls).Brightlighting withminimalglare.Use a sturdystep stoolwith ahandle, not achair.Moving tooquicklyincreases therisk of losingbalance.Sit or liedownimmediately,and stand upslowly.True (Drinkingplenty ofwater reducesdizziness).Brightlighting withminimalglare.Install grabbars, use anon-slip mat, orhave a raisedtoilet seat.Use a cart ormakemultiple tripswith lighterloads.

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. At least once a year.
  2. Turn on a light or use a flashlight before entering.
  3. Avoid climbing or stretching; use extendable tools.
  4. Install grab bars, use a non-slip mat, or have a raised toilet seat.
  5. Moving too quickly increases the risk of losing balance.
  6. Pets can get underfoot or cause tripping.
  7. Use a bag, basket, or walker tray to keep your hands free.
  8. Secure cords or move them out of the way.
  9. To check for side effects that may increase fall risk.
  10. A cane or walker.
  11. Improved vision and hearing help with balance and awareness of hazards.
  12. Clutter, loose rugs, or poor lighting.
  13. Secure cords or move them out of the way.
  14. To avoid tripping over obstacles like furniture or clutter.
  15. Clutter, loose rugs, or poor lighting.
  16. Turn on a light or use a flashlight before entering.
  17. True (Muscle weakness is a major risk factor for falls).
  18. Use handrails and ensure the steps are well-lit and clear of obstacles.
  19. Non-slip flooring or low-pile carpeting.
  20. Shoes with non-slip soles and good support.
  21. A cane or walker.
  22. Improved vision and hearing help with balance and awareness of hazards.
  23. Clear debris, repair uneven surfaces, and ensure proper lighting.
  24. At least once a year.
  25. Regularly, at least every few months.
  26. Use a bag, basket, or walker tray to keep your hands free.
  27. True (Keeping items within easy reach avoids climbing or stretching).
  28. False (Furniture is unstable and not designed for support).
  29. A non-slip mat or adhesive strips.
  30. Sit or lie down immediately, and stand up slowly.
  31. To avoid tripping over obstacles like furniture or clutter.
  32. A non-slip mat or adhesive strips.
  33. True (Exercise strengthens muscles and improves balance).
  34. Side effects like dizziness or drowsiness.
  35. Use a sturdy step stool with a handle, not a chair.
  36. Non-slip flooring or low-pile carpeting.
  37. Regularly, at least every few months.
  38. True (Keeping items within easy reach avoids climbing or stretching).
  39. Clear debris, repair uneven surfaces, and ensure proper lighting.
  40. Pets can get underfoot or cause tripping.
  41. Side effects like dizziness or drowsiness.
  42. Avoid climbing or stretching; use extendable tools.
  43. Use handrails and ensure the steps are well-lit and clear of obstacles.
  44. False (Furniture is unstable and not designed for support).
  45. Sit at the edge of the bed for a moment before standing.
  46. To check for side effects that may increase fall risk.
  47. True (Exercise strengthens muscles and improves balance).
  48. True (Drinking plenty of water reduces dizziness).
  49. Shoes with non-slip soles and good support.
  50. Use a cart or make multiple trips with lighter loads.
  51. Sit at the edge of the bed for a moment before standing.
  52. True (Muscle weakness is a major risk factor for falls).
  53. Bright lighting with minimal glare.
  54. Use a sturdy step stool with a handle, not a chair.
  55. Moving too quickly increases the risk of losing balance.
  56. Sit or lie down immediately, and stand up slowly.
  57. True (Drinking plenty of water reduces dizziness).
  58. Bright lighting with minimal glare.
  59. Install grab bars, use a non-slip mat, or have a raised toilet seat.
  60. Use a cart or make multiple trips with lighter loads.