Success StoryFCS Plays Bingocize



FCS Plays Bingocize

Author: Christy Eastwood

Planning Unit: Carroll County CES

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

Plan of Work: Nutrition and Fitness

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

Bingocize was created by Dr. Jason Crandall, Co-Director/Co-Founder at the WKU Center for Applied Science in Health & Aging. He created the socially engaging group-based game that combines health education and exercise in the format of BINGO. Dr. Crandall and his research team have tested the program and demonstrated that older adults who play two times a week for 10-weeks significantly reduce the fear of falling, increase levels of physical activity, and decrease feelings of social isolation. Because Bingocize contributes to overall health and well-being and has a proven following in 49 states and multiple countries, FCS Extension renewed 25 county licenses for 2024-2026. Nine new agents were trained. Sixteen agents were recertified.

To help participants learn and use health information focused on behavior related to nutrition, the FCS Agent in Carroll County taught Bingocize to 17 participants twice a week for 10 weeks. Of these participants, 15 completed pre-and post-unit evaluations. Fifteen completed 80% of the sessions.

Prior to the program, six participants reported that they had felt “a little sad, down or uninterested” in life. After the program three participants reported feeling this way. Prior to the program, five participants reported not having the social support system they felt they needed. After the 10-week program, one participant reported feeling this way.

Four participants reported falling in the last three months. Prior to the program, four participants were a little to very fearful of falling. After the program, one participant reported fear of falling. Since the time the program began, one participant reported a fall.

One participant reported feeling better physically and emotionally during and after the program. Another participant reported she enjoyed doing physical activity in a group setting.

Bingocize is a 10-week program that gets seniors physically moving and being in a group setting. Participants not only gain muscle strength and better balance, but they can socialize with one another during the physical movement part. Seniors need opportunities to socialize with others. This program in Carroll County was well received.






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