
Bingocize® isn't just another health program.
It's a vibrant fusion of fitness, health education, and Bingo that is a game-changer for older adults and people with disabilities everywhere.

Our Workshops
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Falls Prevention Workshop
Ten-week evidence-based workshop combining Bingo, exercise, and falls prevention education.
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The Bingocize® Falls Prevention workshop includes a facilitator’s script for each session, Bingocizers’ materials, and “take home” cards for Bingocizers to reinforce what they've learned.
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Bingocizers play two 45-60 minute games per week for ten weeks consisting of exercises designed to improve all functional fitness including range of motion, balance, muscle strength, and cardio-respiratory endurance.
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Exercise-Only Workshop
Ten-week evidence-based workshop combining Bingo and exercise.
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The Bingocize® Exercise-Only workshop was developed by American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist, Dr. Jason Crandall.
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Bingocizers play two 45-60 minute games per week for ten weeks consisting of exercises designed to improve all functional fitness including range of motion, balance, muscle strength, and cardio-respiratory endurance.
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Nutrition Workshop
Ten-week evidence-based workshop combining Bingo, exercise, and nutrition education.
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The Bingocize® Nutrition Education workshop was developed by experts from the University of Nevada-Reno and is focused on the SNAP-Ed framework.
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Bingocizers play two 45-60 minute games per week for ten weeks that consist of exercises and questions that center around nutrition education.
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Range of Motion Workshop
Ten-week evidence-based workshop combining Bingo and inclusive, gentle exercise.
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The Bingocize® Range of Motion workshop was specially designed for older adults in long-term care including nursing homes, adult daycares, and memory care.
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The gentle range of motion exercises help maintain or improve range of motion in all of the major joints and to ensure participation from Bingocizers who are in wheel-chairs and/or may be suffering cognitive impairment or dementia.

Did you know...
That over 13 million adults 65 years of age and older will fall this year resulting in over $80 billion in health care costs? Effective health promotion programs can help reduce falls, but most older adults believe exercise programs are painful and boring. To address this problem, Dr. Jason Crandall created Bingocize®, a socially engaging, group-based program that combines exercise, health education, and, of course, Bingo!

How does Bingocize® work?
Bingocizers play a Bingo game that includes a series of strategically inserted exercises and educational health and wellness information. Bingocizers rest while numbers are called for the Bingo game and receive a prize at the end. We recommend using the Bingocize® web-based game for its fun, interactive technology, but workshops can still be delivered using a traditional, in-person Bingo game set with our printed curriculum and materials.

What is Bingocize®?
Bingocize® is a 10-week, evidence-based health promotion program approved through both SNAP-Ed and The National Council on Aging (NCOA). Bingocize® combines exercise and health information with the familiar game of Bingo, which is a great and fun way to get seniors moving and socializing. It’s meant to be played twice a week on nonconsecutive days. Each session usually lasts 45-60 minutes. We have various “curriculum” workshops such as Exercise Only, Falls Prevention, and Nutrition, some of which are more appropriate than others for your particular group of seniors (depending on their level of physical and cognitive ability). Bingocize® can be implemented remotely or in a traditional face-to-face setting.

Who is Bingocize® meant for?
The program was created for sedentary older adults and people with disabilities to get them -- or keep them -- moving! Bingocize® is completely adaptable and beneficial for all audiences and all types of facilities.
At a Glance



Bingocize® in Motion

"It was a no-brainer."
"[...] Community Site Coordinators lit up when learning that there was an evidence-based health education program that built on a very popular activity they had been implementing for years in their centers – Bingo. After seeing great interest, uptake, and success among older adults in Los Angeles, it was a ‘no brainer’ to add it as a program offering in our Administration for Community Living Falls Prevention grant in 2020. Through that grant, Bingocize® spread throughout six additional counties in both metropolitan and rural areas, reaching over 2,100 older adults in a four-year span. Bingocize® has found a home among the menu of programs we provide, and we plan for that to be the case for years to come. Dr. Crandall and Kristeen have been incredible at helping us implement Bingocize® in California, keeping the program and the materials fresh and responsive to the needs of our community and the older adults we serve." - Christy Lau, California Coalition for Aging

"Participants share laughter and encouragement throughout sessions."
"Bingocize® features modifiable exercises designed to accommodate various levels of physical ability. By gradually increasing the duration and intensity of the exercises—from seated to standing positions—it challenges the participants and encourages consistent participation. We track progress through measurable improvements, using the chair stand test at 1, 5, and 10 weeks. Typically, participants show an improvement by the 5-week mark. The program also fosters social interaction, as participants support and motivate each other, sharing laughter and encouragement throughout the sessions. Questions prompt discussions and collaborative problem-solving, enhancing engagement and community among participants." - Maria Tumang, Brigham and Women's Hospital

"Residents are so happy to interact with others."
"Residents enjoy playing and seeing friends. It's great to see participants coming out for Bingocize®, especially those who might not always join in for other activities. Everyone loves the prizes. [...] Residents are so happy to interact with others. The game-playing and exercise activities also offer cognitive benefit when remembering a certain exercise or patterns on the Bingo board." - Christian Johnson, Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness Center of Spartanburg

"This group will participate every time it is offered."
"The strength of Bingocize® is the fit of the program into what older adults already do. For the most part, this group loves Bingo and will participate every time it is offered." - Dr. Joni Boyd, Winthrop University

"This has been so much fun to facilitate."
"[Bingocize®] was super successful and popular. Participants were really engaged and we felt that we accomplished all of the overarching goals. As the sessions went on, we noticed more and more conversation between individuals who did not know each other prior to the start. Most people clearly were able to do the exercises more easily and better, and people were really engaged in the nutrition information. They asked lots of questions, talked about using labels, etc. This has been so much fun to facilitate." - Anne McDonald, South Shore Elder Services