IL Pathways to Health Classes

Bingocize®

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

Get ready to have fun while getting fit with 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.

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.

During each session, participants will:

  • Enjoy a game of bingo, resting while numbers are called.
  • Complete exercises or answer health education questions during play.
  • Rest again during the next round of number calling.

This engaging pattern continues until a Bingocizer wins the game, making fitness fun! Exercises can be performed sitting or standing, accommodating all ability levels.

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.

Benefits of the class

Bingocize is designed to help older adults achieve key goals:

  • Improve and Maintain Mobility and Independence: Enhance your physical abilities to stay active and self-sufficient through improved lower and upper body strength, gait, balance, and range of motion.
  • Learn Essential Health Information: Gain knowledge focused on falls reduction, improved nutrition, and other important health-related behaviors.
  • Engage in Social Settings: Enjoy increased social interaction and engagement with peers, fostering a sense of community.

By participating in Bingocize, you’ll not only boost your physical and cognitive function but also enhance your understanding of falls risk reduction and other vital health topics. Join us to stay active, informed, and connected!

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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