May is recognized as National High Blood Pressure Awareness Month, but maintaining healthy blood pressure is a year-round priority for adults of all ages—especially for seniors who rely on home care.
Why Blood Pressure Monitoring Matters
Blood pressure is one of the most essential indicators of cardiovascular health. As we age, the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious conditions increases. Regular blood pressure monitoring can be a lifesaving habit, particularly for older adults who are managing chronic illnesses, recovering from surgery, or taking multiple medications.
Who Can Check Blood Pressure at Home?
Many families rely on caregivers to support daily living activities, and while home support workers can assist with reminders and assistance with daily living, there are important limitations to their role. Most caregivers in home care settings are non-medical aides—they are not licensed to provide medical assessments or diagnostic services such as blood pressure readings.
A visiting nurse, however, is a licensed medical professional trained to:
- Accurately take and interpret blood pressure readings
- Monitor vital signs in context with a client’s medical history
- Report findings to the client’s primary care provider
- Provide skilled nursing care within the home
This level of clinical monitoring is especially important for seniors who have been diagnosed with hypertension, pre-hypertension, or other cardiovascular conditions. In these cases, a doctor may request regular tracking of blood pressure, sometimes on a daily or weekly basis.
Why Not Just Use a Public Blood Pressure Machine?
While blood pressure kiosks and at-home electronic monitors can be convenient, they’re not always reliable or accurate, especially when used incorrectly. Relying on these tools without medical oversight can lead to misleading results—and potentially dangerous assumptions. A trained nurse ensures that measurements are taken correctly and in proper context.
What Affects Blood Pressure?
Many everyday factors can influence blood pressure, such as:
- Diet high in salt or processed foods
- Smoking or excessive alcohol use
- Lack of regular physical activity
- Stress and anxiety
- Medication side effects
For seniors managing multiple prescriptions, it’s even more important to track how these medications might be impacting blood pressure levels.
How Success Home Care Can Help
At Success Home Care, we offer visiting nurse services for clients who need professional support in managing their health at home. Our licensed nurses provide in-home blood pressure monitoring, health check-ins, and communication with the client’s medical team—making it easier and more comfortable to stay on top of important health indicators.
Whether you or your loved one is at risk for high blood pressure or managing an existing condition, our nursing team is here to provide peace of mind and proactive care.
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