The Best Health Monitoring Fitness Trackers for Seniors (2024)

October 04, 2024 | News | Reading Time 10:00 Minutes

Every great fitness plan needs a great fitness tracker. Seniors: as fall-related injuries and fatalities increase with age, having the right fitness tracker that can track your health metrics can help. So, what exactly are the best fitness trackers for seniors in today’s market?

With so many options to choose from and all boasting different features and functions, finding the right fitness tracker can be a real challenge. Especially if you’re not savvy with technology, finding the right fitness tracker can be downright daunting.

Not to worry, though. The senior living experts at Village Green have your back.

The physical therapists and healthcare specialists at Village Green have more than 30 years of combined experience helping seniors and their families live healthy and vibrant lives. Whether you’re looking for a fitness watch that will contact paramedics in case of a fall — or if you’re looking for something as simple as tracking how many steps you took that day — our staff has your back.

Join us for a leisurely stroll through the latest and greatest in fitness technology. In this roundup review, we’ll review this year’s best fitness trackers for seniors.

Seniors: what to expect when choosing a fitness tracker

When picking the right fitness tracker, you want to make sure that your fitness tracker is tailored to your needs. Which features are most important to have? Which can you live without?

Consider the following features when choosing the best fitness tracker:

• Water-resistant: if you love swimming, consider a fitness tracker that can be taken in the pool while doing laps.
• Walking: if you want a simple wrist watch that acts as a pedometer and tracks your steps while running, walking, or running errands, consider a fitness tracker that tracks how many steps you take daily.
• Health and wellness goals: wrist watches can monitor your heart rate during exercise or while at rest.
• Vitals-tracking: a built-in pulse oximeter, thermometer, sleep health, blood glucose (BP) monitor, and blood pressure (BP) monitor are some of the many key vitals that fitness trackers track.
• Battery life and charging options: solar power, wall plug-in charging docks, cable-based charging, and more. Every fitness tracker comes with different charging options.

Depending on your needs, you may choose a fitness tracker with a mix of all of these features. At the end of the day, the choice is yours.

Village Green’s 5 favorite fitness trackers for seniors (2024)

The following five fitness watches and trackers have made waves. Here are our favorite fitness trackers for 2024:

1. Fitvii 2024 ElectroPulse Smartwatch
2. Fitvii GT5 Pro
3. Apple Watch Series 9
4. Fitbit Sense 2
5. Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

1. Fitvii 2024 ElectroPulse Smartwatch 

Of the many fitness trackers available in today’s market, we think the Fitvii 2024 ElectroPulse Smartwatch is the best overall wearable device and fitness tracker for seniors.

Seniors and their caregivers can track blood pressure, heart rate, and blood oxygen levels with this user-friendly watch.

This smartwatch can alert you when your heart rate is out of normal limits, detect any signs of atrial fibrillation (AFIB), and is one of the few watches that supports blood glucose monitoring.

As a whole, the readings may be less accurate than the equipment in a healthcare provider’s office, but this smartwatch comes pretty close to 100% accuracy.

The long battery life is a plus, and the Bluetooth calling feature is a great perk (Imagine calling the grandchildren from your watch while on a walk!).

Many individuals mention that this watch has a battery life of seven days or more.

The Fitvii 2024 ElectroPulse Smartwatch is just that: a smart choice for the senior looking to monitor overall health and fitness with little fuss.

2. Fitvii GT5 Pro

Another popular choice is Fitvii’s GT5 Pro. This health watch boasts 24/7 automatic and continuous blood pressure monitoring, blood glucose data tracking, and long battery life (similar to the Fitvii ElectroPulse Smartwatch).

What’s special about the GT5 Pro is that its easy-to-use app and post-sales support team makes tracking health a breeze. What’s more, you won’t have to pay a subscription fee with the app.

Best of all, though, the GT5 Pro comes with a 30-day refund and 180-day repair policy. This watch’s small size makes it a wonderful health watch for active seniors.

3. Apple Watch Series 9

Next up, we have Apple watches. And while Apple is a household name, what you might not have known is that the Apple Watch Series 9 provides some of the most app functionality of any watch on our list.

The smart technology in Apple watches makes this wearable fitness tracker popular among younger users. But this watch is also helpful for seniors.

The Apple Watch Series 9 includes blood pressure, heart rate, and blood oxygen tracking features. While it doesn’t support blood pressure monitoring, Apple smartwatches are some of the most powerful on the market.

What’s more, while they may require daily changing, Apple’s smartwatches come with many helpful apps and functions. If you’re looking for the most powerful Smartwatch on the market, opt for the Apple Watch Series 9.

4. Fitbit Sense 2

Fitbit is arguably one of the first companies to make wearable technology fitness trackers and smartwatches popular. The Fitbit Sense 2 comes with a variety of health monitoring features including sleep quality, heart health, physical activity, and electrocardiogram (ECG) tracking.

The Fitbit Sense 2 boasts a long 6-day battery life, is priced at a reasonable rate, and is very similar to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6. Plus, with GPS technology with Google Maps and Google Wallet, you never have to skip a payment or accidentally miss your destination again.

5. Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 may be one of the least compact. But, its larger size makes a great holiday gift for the senior looking for the ability to monitor health metrics on a larger display screen.

Seniors can monitor heart rate and blood oxygen levels, but not blood pressure and blood glucose. Battery life on this watch is about three days.

For seniors who aren’t looking to wear and use their smartwatch throughout the day — and who are looking for a watch that can monitor a handful of basic health metrics — the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 does the trick.

A word of caution on picking fitness trackers

We want to let you know that the statements and comments mentioned in this article are intended for your education. The content of this article isn’t meant to substitute a healthcare provider’s medical expertise.

Nor is this content meant to substitute for medical care or prescribed treatments for a health condition.

You should always review the instruction product labels and key safety information before using a new fitness tracking device. And, if in doubt, reach out to your healthcare provider for recommendations on usability to ensure you’re reaching your specific health goals with safety in mind.

Table: The best fitness trackers for seniors (2024)

Name	Details
Fitvii 2024 ElectroPulse Smartwatch	The best overall watch
Fitvii GTS Pro	One of the most popular watches
Apple Watch Series 9	The most powerful smartwatch on the market
Fitbit Sense 2	The household name fitness tracker watch
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6	The best economy fitness tracker watch

Did you know?

Village Green recently honored our Case Manager, Sarah McNicholas who was given a Women of Distinction Award for her dedication to serving our community.

Assemblyman John K. Mikulin, representing the 17th District, presented the award at the Island Trees Library. Thank you Sarah for all you do!

To see how our caregivers are helping seniors at Village Green, check us out on social media!

Seniors: reach your fitness goals with Village-level support

The best fitness trackers of 2024 are:

1. Fitvii 2024 ElectroPulse Smartwatch
2. Fitvii GT5 Pro
3. Apple Watch Series 9
4. Fitbit Sense 2
5. Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

Seniors: we understand that navigating all new technology can feel intimidating. If you’re looking for a more convenient way to keep track of your health at a facility that cares for you like family, give Village Green a call.

Our physical therapists and expert health and wellness staff work with individuals to provide tailor-made assisted living and memory care services for you. If keeping a consistent and healthy fitness regimen is important to you, we’ll help you reach your goals.

Families: if your loved one is struggling with mobility issues, our expert team has a variety of physical activities for seniors with limited mobility. We can help address potential health concerns before they become health concerns.

To learn more about how we can help you track and meet your fitness goals, contact us today.

Frequently asked questions about fitness trackers for seniors

1. What can fitness trackers do for seniors?

Fitness trackers are jam-packed with intuitive and user-friendly features, including:

• Apps to count daily steps
• Heart rate, blood oxygen, blood glucose, and blood pressure monitors
• Stress monitors
• Respiration rate trackers
• Bluetooth calling features
• Voice assistant support
• Sleep health tracking
• Electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring
• Temperature checks
• Financial payment storage
• And more

Whether you’re looking to track the number of calories burned in a workout or get real-time updates on your vitals, wearing a fitness activity tracker can help empower you to make the right choice for your healthcare needs.

2. What are the best fitness trackers for seniors in 2024?

We’re a little biased, but our favorite fitness trackers for seniors include:

• Fitvii 2024 ElectroPulse Smartwatch
• Fitvii GTS Pro
• Apple Watch Series 9
• Fitbit Sense 2
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

Companies like Garmin and Xiaomi also make quality smartwatches that are great for seniors.

3. How else can I track my fitness goals without a fitness tracker?

Seniors: with the help of a physical fitness trainer or a specialist at a home-care or assisted living facility, you can achieve your health goals.

Also, the internet has plenty of wonderful resources on social media. You can browse YouTube, TikTok, and other resources to help you reach your fitness goals.

But be aware: if you’re considering tracking fitness goals, always check with your trusted healthcare provider first. You’ll always want to check with your healthcare provider first before setting and implementing fitness goals, because your provider can give you sound medical advice before using a fitness tracker.

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There are plenty of activities for the residents, and everyone seems to be well cared for. Thanks for taking such good care of our loved ones.” – Garfola, grateful family member at Village Green