Can Seniors Use Blood Pressure Monitors Safely?

What this page covers

• Whether seniors can use blood pressure monitors at home
• Choosing clear displays, fitted cuffs, and simple controls
• Using readings with clinicians, caregivers, or family members

Can Seniors Use Blood Pressure Monitors Safely?

Can Seniors Use Blood Pressure Monitors Safely? Many older adults can use home monitors successfully when the device is simple to operate and readings are shared with a clinician or caregiver.

• Older adults can use blood pressure monitors at home.
• Home readings can be shared with clinicians or caregivers.
• Daily readings can support ongoing communication about blood pressure.

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Home blood pressure monitoring can provide useful information for clinicians, caregivers, or family members when older adults use a monitor correctly and consistently.

• A home blood pressure reading can provide useful information to a clinician.
• A home blood pressure reading can help a caregiver understand an older adult’s condition.
• A clear display can support easier monitor use for older adults.
• A properly sized cuff is an important monitor consideration for older adults.
• Simple controls can support correct and consistent monitor use.
• The most feature-rich monitor is not necessarily the easiest monitor to use correctly.

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Who Is This For

• Older adults who want to take blood pressure readings at home.
• Clinicians, caregivers, or family members who review an older adult’s home readings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Many older adults can use blood pressure monitors at home successfully when the monitor has simple controls and the user operates it correctly.

Older adults should consider a clear display, a properly sized cuff, and simple controls when choosing a blood pressure monitor.

A clinician, caregiver, or family member can review an older adult’s home blood pressure readings.