The best smartwatch for seniors is one that supports fall detection1 and is worn continuously.
Wearing a smartwatch can make a significant difference in safety, health, and independence.
Heart rate tracking, step counting, and sleep monitoring are examples of data types that are collected by a smartwatch.
Several affordable smartwatches offer features beneficial to seniors.
Apple Watch SE
Google Pixel Watch 4
KinectedCare and a smartwatch together offer powerful support for seniors who wish to live independently while staying safe and connected. By using a smartwatch, seniors can benefit from features like automatic fall notifications and daily health monitoring, providing real-time updates to their caregivers without the need to wear stigmatizing or clunky pendants.
The KinectedCare app summarizes vital health data and initiates group calls instantly if help is needed, keeping family and caregivers informed from anywhere. With its mobile-based approach, both seniors and their families enjoy peace of mind, knowing that help and insights are always just a tap or voice command away. This combination makes independent living safer, more private, and more connected for everyone involved.
1 Fall detection requires the use of a fall detection capable smartwatch or other capable device that provides health data to Apple and/or Google platforms. Fall detection is not available in all countries and dependent on environmental factors and network connectivity. Fall detection with a smartwatch may not detect all falls. Users must grant health and location permission. Cellular and network data rates may apply. Fall notifications are not a substitute for emergency services.