Savvy Senior: How to Choose and Use a Home Blood Pressure Monitor

Dear Savvy Senior,

I just found out I have stage 1 hypertension and my doctor recommended I get a home blood pressure monitor to keep an eye on it. Can you offer me any tips on choosing and using one?

Hypertensive Helen

Dear Helen,

It’s a smart idea! Everyone with elevated or high blood pressure (or 130/80) and higher – should consider getting a home blood pressure monitor to help you keep tabs on...