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FROM THE ARTICLE.

How We Research, Test and Review Home Health Monitoring Products.

Learn about our testing methodology for home health monitoring products. See how we rate blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, and more.

Edited by Daniel Bortz, AARP. Published December 03, 2025.

The products and services discussed on this page have been independently tested and researched. AARP may earn a commission through affiliate links, but this does not influence our objective reviews. Proceeds earned go toward supporting our mission.

Home health monitoring devices, like blood pressure monitors, glucose monitors and pulse oximeters, can be an important part of aging with agency. Whether the data is transmitted electronically to a physician for monitoring or you’re monitoring on your own, knowledge is not only power — it’s safety.

Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to the American Heart Association. That number rises significantly as we age. By our 70s, more than 80 percent of us will have hypertension.

While conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes are common, they’re treatable and easy to monitor at home with the right devices.

These products aren’t diagnostic. You should see your doctor for a formal diagnosis and treatment or monitoring plan. But if you’re ready to purchase a monitoring device to use at home, we can help.

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