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In 2022, A&M-SA faculty members from kinesiology, psychology, and public health teamed up to launch a program aimed at improving quality of life for residents of assisted living facilities in the San Antonio area. This program, initially devised by researchers at Western Kentucky University, uses evidence-based practices to optimize physical, cognitive, and social health for members of the older adult population.
A FUN, AFFORDABLE WAY TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE
Over 13 million adults 65 years of age and older will fall this year resulting in over $50 billion in health care costs. The good news is effective health promotion programs can help reduce falls. The bad news: adherence and retention are typically less than 50% because older adults believe exercise programs are painful and not very much fun. To address this problem, Dr. Jason Crandall created Bingocize®, a socially engaging group-based program that combines exercise, health education, and the widely popular game of bingo. Our research team successfully tested Bingocize® and found over 90% of older adults were retained over the course of the 10-week program PLUS they significantly improved physical, social, and mental health. Bingocize® is delivered live by a trained lay leader either face-to-face or using the Bingocize® web-based app. With critical endorsements from the United States Administration for Community Living and Department of Agriculture, we offer Bingocize® licenses, online training, program materials and equipment, and merchandise to nursing homes, assisted living, senior centers, and hospital trauma centers across the US and the world. In fact, the program is now in communities in over 40 different states!
WHY EXERCISE MATTERS
Exercise can help prevent chronic diseases and falls in older adults, but unfortunately, less than 15% of older adults exercise regularly. Many older adults report that traditional exercise programs are not enjoyable, leading to inactivity and related health issues. Bingocize® offers a unique solution that mixes exercise, health education, and bingo to help overcome health problems in participants across the entire spectrum of care. It’s completely adaptable for all types of facilities and is beneficial for all ranges of physical and mental ability. Evidence shows social, cognitive, and physical improvements from doing Bingocize®, and the best part is that it's fun and affordable!
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Students: Reach out to Dr. John Smith, professor of kinesiology, for information about paid internship and volunteer positions.
Community Partners: Get Bingocize® for your assisted living facility! Reach out to Dr. Bryan Bayles, professor of public health, for information about how to set Bingocize up for your community members.
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