Success StoryLet's Play Bingocize



Let's Play Bingocize

Author: Ashley Board

Planning Unit: Caldwell County CES

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

Plan of Work: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Outcome: Initial Outcome

According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 37% of adults over the age of 65 are inactive.  This increases as individuals age with approximately 42% of adults age 75 – 84 and approximately 57% of adults age 85 and older who are inactive.   Physical inactivity leads to muscle weakness, as well as loss of flexibility and balance.  Research shows that older adults who practice strength building exercises can increase muscle strength.  Increased muscle strength leads to increased mobility and the ability to carry out daily tasks.  Physical activity improves the physical, emotional, and mental health of individuals.

To encourage physical activity among senior adults, the Caldwell County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent offered two sessions of Bingocize, a 10-week program that combines the game of bingo with exercise and health education, at the George Coon Public Library. One session focused solely on exercise, while the other focused on fall prevention education and exercise.  Participants began with short periods of light chair exercises that gradually increased in time and difficulty throughout the program.  Participants were surveyed at the end of the program.  80 % of surveyed participants reported that they would incorporate more physical activity into their day and 90% will use the exercises learned during the program.  100% recognize that changes could be made to their home environment to decrease the risk of fall and 90% intend to make a change to their home environment. 89% noticed an improvement in their endurance.  60% plan to discuss fall prevention with their doctor.  One participant stated, “I love meeting with others and making new friends. Having a scheduled activity is great for me to ensure I’m getting out of the house. The exercises are great! They are easy to do and all can be done alone at home.   This has been a good encouragement for me to be more active.”  All participants stated that they learned how important it is to keep moving and that even a little movement can be helpful.  






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