What's the Best Blood Pressure For Older Adults? (Know The TRUTH!) | Dr Evelyn Seniors Health

What's the Best Blood Pressure For Older Adults? (Know The TRUTH!) | Dr Evelyn Seniors Health

#DrEvelynVictoria #LowBloodPressureRisks #Over60Health #FallPrevention #HeartHealthSeniors SENIORS: What is the safest blood pressure for older adults? In this 25-minute educational video, Dr. Evelyn Victoria explains why traditional blood pressure targets, like “120 over 80,” may not be ideal for adults over 60. Blood pressure is more than a number—it affects your brain, heart, kidneys, balance, and overall independence. Many seniors are overtreated or misinformed about ideal blood pressure, leading to dizziness, fatigue, falls, and cognitive decline. This video dives into: How aging changes your arteries and blood pressure regulation Why systolic and diastolic numbers matter differently in older adults Safe blood pressure ranges for seniors over 60 and 70 How symptoms like lightheadedness, fatigue, or brain fog indicate too-low pressure The role of medication, timing, hydration, and lifestyle in maintaining optimal pressure How to measure blood pressure accurately at home for reliable readings Dr. Evelyn also explains the difference between treating numbers and treating risk, helping seniors understand when medication adjustments are necessary versus when lifestyle strategies and careful monitoring are safer. This content is designed for seniors, caregivers, and anyone interested in healthy aging, empowering you to maintain clarity, balance, strength, and independence while managing blood pressure safely. 👉 Share in the comments where you’re watching from and whether you’ve ever felt dizzy, weak, or mentally foggy after blood pressure medication, because your experience is important and can help guide others. ⏱️ Chapters (25-Min Video) 00:00 – Introduction: Blood pressure beyond “numbers” 03:15 – Why “120 over 80” may be too low for seniors 06:40 – How arteries change with age and pulse pressure 10:15 – Systolic vs. diastolic: what matters most 13:50 – Recognizing symptoms of unsafe blood pressure 17:30 – How doctors determine safe ranges by age 20:10 – Medication timing, hydration, and lifestyle strategies 23:15 – Practical tips for accurate home monitoring and daily safety 🔑 Tags blood pressure medication side effects, orthostatic hypotension seniors, hypertension management older adults, healthy aging, Dr Evelyn Victoria, senior wellness, fall prevention blood pressure, cognitive health seniors, Hashtags #SeniorHealth #BloodPressureOver60 #HealthyAging #HypertensionManagement #SeniorWellness