SENIORS, What's The Best Blood Pressure for Older Adults? (Know The TRUTH!) | Barbara O'Neill

#BarbaraONeill #Seniors #BloodPressure #BloodPressure #Seniors #BarbaraONeill 93% of seniors have 120/80 blood pressure - and it's a TRAP! New research following 15,000 seniors over 75 reveals something shocking: those who reached 120/80 had HIGHER rates of falls, fractures, and death than those with moderately higher pressure. I'm Dr. Barbara O'Neill, and I watched a 78-year-old woman die six months after her doctor got her to that "perfect" number. 💪 What You'll Discover: ✅ Why 120/80 is dangerous for seniors ✅ The REAL blood pressure targets by age ✅ How to check for orthostatic hypotension at home ✅ Why seniors need higher targets than young adults ✅ Complete protocol for YOUR ideal pressure ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:00 The 120/80 Trap 01:28 Share This Video 01:48 Margaret's Story Begins 05:39 Margaret's Fall 08:48 Why This Happened 11:52 What Is The Right BP? 12:11 Why Seniors Are Different 18:29 What Research Shows 20:19 Harold's Story 22:59 Ruth's Story 25:04 Systolic vs Diastolic 30:45 SPECIFIC NUMBERS 31:08 Age 65-75: 130-140 31:35 Age 75-85: 135-145 31:47 Over 85: 140-150 33:27 Orthostatic Check 37:08 Final Message 🚨 Home Test: Lie down 5 min, check BP Stand up, check BP If drops 20+ points = DANGER Share with someone whose doctor keeps lowering their BP. This could save their life. 🔑 Tags: blood pressure seniors, 120/80 dangerous, orthostatic hypotension, senior falls, Dr. Barbara O'Neill, blood pressure over 65, dizzy when standing, senior health, blood pressure medications, low blood pressure dangerous