
The screen may be small, but the new OLED-type display is crystal clear and easy to read. The new watch has a larger and higher resolution screen, making it easier to use.


Here are some of the features that Seniors in particular might find worth while: So is it time to get one for yourself, or give one to a loved one? CNN and other news and review sources are leaning towards yes. These new wearable devices, by Apple and other companies like Fitbit, are also experimenting with other sensors, to be able to do non-invasive glucose monitoring, oxygen level monitoring, sleep quality assessment and more. There are also new additional tools in the Apple Watch 4 that recognizes when a user falls and can send automatic notifications to emergency contacts while also calling Emergency Services. It’s even been cleared by the FDA to be used as a medical device, recognition to the accuracy and usefulness in health monitoring. Now, the watch has a built-in Electrocardiogram or ECG monitor, that can deliver clinical grade ECG readouts, very helpful for people who have AFib or other heart rhythm issues. Up until now, the Apple watch has been great to track steps and activity levels, and giving you feedback on how close you are to reaching your goals each day. But in the most recent update, the technology has evolved to include sensors that are terrific to help track a variety of health issues. It had features that would help you track your movement, and alert you to text messages or phone calls without checking your phone all the time – handy if you are in meetings, but not earth-shattering for most people. When the Apple Watch first appeared, it was largely like having a remote control for a phone. And with recent innovations in the technology, there are now compelling health reasons to consider it as well. It’s no surprise that more older adults are considering smart watches like the Apple Watch as well. FebruPew research reports that 85% of people over 65 have cell phones, and almost half are smart phones.
