Offers a unique solution that combines exercise, health education, and the familiar game of bingo in a fun way to get you moving and socializing.
Bingocize®
Bingocize® is an evidence-based program developed by Dr. Jason Crandall in Western Kentucky. This innovative program combines the excitement of a bingo-like game with exercise and health education, creating a unique experience that boosts functional fitness, health knowledge, and social engagement for older adults.
Each session is interactive and fun, starting with a warm-up and ending with a cool-down. During the game:
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Participants play bingo, resting while numbers are called.
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Complete exercises or answer health education questions during play.
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This cycle repeats until someone wins, keeping participants moving and engaged.
Exercises can be performed sitting or standing, so everyone can participate, regardless of fitness level.
Duration & Format
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1 hour, 2 times a week, for 10 weeks
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Bingocize can be enjoyed from the comfort of your home or in a traditional face-to-face setting
Topics
We have three modules from which to choose (also available in Spanish):
Exercise Only
Falls Prevention
Nutrition: Covering nutrients, fiber, protein, budget-friendly shopping, healthy food choices, and hydration.
Benefits
Improve and/or maintain your mobility and independence
Learn and use health information focused on falls reduction and other health-related behaviors
Engage with other older adults in social settings or virtually
Improved lower/upper body strength, gait, balance, and range of motion
Improved cognitive function
Increased social engagement
Improved knowledge of falls risk reduction and other important health topics
Who Should Join
The program targets sedentary older adults at all ability levels, in a variety of settings, including nursing facilities, assisted living, independent living, and community senior centers.