Recently, AARP The Magazine did an article on medical wearables which, when you think about it, is a perfect gift for anyone you know over 50. There’s so much new technology being developed to monitor your health and possibly save your life they are worth considering. I’ve gathered a list of some that I consider being the best.
Medical wearables to monitor your heart and circulation
the AliveCor Kardia-Mobile device can check your EKG and is so small it will fit in your pocket. If you feel your heart fluttering all you need to do is check your monitor. It could save you from having a heart attack. It captures your heartbeat, detects rhythm abnormalities, and symptoms of AFib.
You can also wear the AliveCor Kardiaband for Apple Watch which makes it very convenient.
Another device that’s similar is the Apple Watch Series 4. This is an all-in-one health monitor that, in addition to being a very cool watch and alarm system it will track your fitness activity, heart rate, & ECG. And if you fall, it will send out an emergency call.
The iBeat Heart Watch also checks your heart rate, circulation and sends medical notifications when you sign up for a monthly monitoring subscription. If it thinks something is wrong with your health it will ask you if you’re okay. If you’re experiencing a heart-related emergency, it will automatically alert their 24-hour response them and even notify your loved ones and 911. Or, you can press its handy emergency button.
The Omron HeartGuide – The new Omron HeartGuide will take clinically accurate blood pressure readings with Omron premier precision. You can set goals and monitor your daily physical activity and sleep patterns. It also lets you set personal daily reminders and get notifications when you receive calls, texts, or emails on your smartphone. It syncs with the Omron app so you can share data with your doctor
Do you think your posture is causing you to have aches and pains?
The Upright Go Posture Trainer is something you stick on your upper back. It emits a subtle buzz whenever you hunch over to remind you to stand up straight. Poor posture can significantly affect your health and can cause you to feel older than you really are. So many of us spend way too much time hunched over our computer or cell phone and our posture takes a toll.
Control your stress level
Stress is a major cause of illness and other medical conditions especially if you are over 50. The Spire Health Tag is a small device that you can attach to your panties or pajamas that monitor your breathing and heart rate as you sleep. It then sends the data it collects to your smartphone and gives you recommendations to improve your health. It may suggest some breathing exercises, for example. It also tells you what daily activities may be contributing to your stress level. It comes with eight tags that are machine washable so you don’t have to attach and reattach them.
Stay fit to lose or maintain your weight
The Garmin vívosmart® 4 wearable fitness device is slender and will track your heartbeat, steps, energy level, stress level, pulse Ox sleep tracking, and features dedicated activity timers for walks, runs, strength training, yoga, pool swims and others. You can even send messages from the device.
In development and coming soon
The L’Oreal UV Sense is a tiny wearable device that detects if you have been out in the sun too long to help you avoid getting skin cancer. It attaches to your fingernail.
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What medical wearables do you like to use? Please leave a comment below.
These are amazing! It’s funny. I’ve been worried about my posture. Now there’s help!
That’s great! I hope the posture device helps you, Diane!
I haven’t worn any-yet! But with a family member with aFib and others prone to falling, and my back pain, am interested.
I can understand that, Alana and having AFib is serious so monitoring is important
Terrific Review. These are all great. 30 years ago who would have thought it! I would love the Apple watch with all the bells and whistles.
The Apple watch is pretty cool! That’s for sure, Haralee. It does so many things.
I could use the posture thing and my husband too!!
Posture is so important, Beth, especially as we age and we are hunched over so much on computers and looking at our cell phones. It’s good to have a reminder.