Managing High Blood Pressure at Home: A Daily Guide for Seniors

Hypertension affects nearly 1 in 3 adults over the age of 60 in India. The encouraging news: it is one of the most manageable chronic conditions when you build the right daily habits.

Understanding Your Numbers

Blood pressure is written as two numbers — systolic (top) over diastolic (bottom).

Reading	Category
Below 120/80	Normal
120–129 / below 80	Elevated
130–139 / 80–89	Stage 1 Hypertension
140+ / 90+	Stage 2 Hypertension

Your Daily Routine

Morning (7–8 AM)

1. Take BP reading before your first cup of tea
2. Log both readings in your CLYKK app — two readings, 2 minutes apart
3. Take morning medication as prescribed

Afternoon (2–3 PM)

• Light walk of 15–20 minutes
• Avoid heavy, salty lunch — see our [linked diet guide]
• Second medication dose if prescribed

Evening (6–7 PM)

• Second BP reading of the day
• Compare with morning reading
• Flag to care circle if systolic exceeds 160

When to Call Your Doctor Immediately

• BP reading above 180/120 (hypertensive crisis)
• Sudden headache, blurred vision or chest pain
• BP consistently above 160/100 for three consecutive days

Salt: The Single Biggest Dietary Change

Reducing salt intake to under 5 grams per day (about 1 teaspoon total including all cooking) can reduce systolic BP by 5–7 mmHg.

High-salt foods to avoid:

• Pickles (achar), papads, salted chutneys
• Processed snacks: namkeen, chips, salted nuts
• Restaurant and hotel food (especially Chinese and fast food)

Medication Adherence

Missing even one dose of BP medication can cause a rebound spike. Set a phone alarm for every dose. CLYKK's Monitor module can send automated medication reminders linked to your prescription.