IL Pathways to Health Classes

Bingocize®

Combines bingo with exercise and health education to promote functional fitness and social engagement in older adults. Participants enjoy a mix of bingo calls, exercises, and health questions, with options for Exercise Only, Falls Prevention, and Nutrition modules.

Bingocize participants

About the class

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:

  • Participants play bingo, resting while numbers are called.
  • Complete exercises or answer health education questions during play.
  • This cycle repeats until someone wins, keeping participants moving and engaged.

Join us for 1 hour, 2 times a week, for 10 weeks! Bingocize can be enjoyed from the comfort of your home or in a lively face-to-face setting. Each session is designed to be interactive and engaging, featuring a warm-up at the start and a cool-down at the end.

Participants can choose from three exciting modules (also available in Spanish):

  • Exercise Only
  • Falls Prevention
  • Nutrition: Covering nutrients, fiber, protein, budget-friendly shopping, healthy food choices, and hydration.
"I really enjoyed my time playing Bingo, exercising and learning about health. I wish to continue this program with you and listen to all your suggestions!"
Kim

Benefits of the class

Bingocize is designed to help older adults achieve key goals:

  • 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 take the class

Bingocize is perfect for sedentary older adults at all ability levels and is suitable for various settings, including nursing facilities, assisted living, independent living, and community senior centers.

Spouses, significant others, family members and friends are welcome to join!

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