The Apple Watch Series 6 is an incremental upgrade from the Series 5, with the introduction of some new features such as the new blood oxygen monitoring tool that can help improve the quality of life of older adults.
The wearable category king has spoiled users with smooth performance, new physical aesthetics through their braided and solo loops, ECG technology and their new fitness + programme.
Not only does this technology provide convenience and connectivity to your average Apple user but also to older adults, who can use the new features to monitor their health and wellbeing. The Apple Watch Series 6 also has features that allow family caregivers to check up on their elderly loved one with ease.
So what’s new?
Take an ECG anytime, anywhere:
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple test that can be used to check your heart rhythm and electrical activity. Sensors included in the new series are used to detect electrical signals produced by your heart each time it beats. An ECG can provide critical data for doctors and give peace of mind to family caregivers.
You can now measure your blood oxygen level with the revolutionary new sensor and app. Your blood oxygen level is a key indicator of your overall wellness. It can help you understand how well your body is absorbing oxygen, and the amount of oxygen delivered to your body. Through the app, you can obtain on-demand readings of your blood oxygen as well as background readings, day and night. Access these readings on your phone or your loved one’s phone to identify any irregularities that can be presented to your loved one’s GP for further diagnosis. Thanks to this new technology you can now identify health irregularities sooner, allowing you to take your loved one to the doctor for early treatment and maybe even prevent serious health conditions from developing.
Track your sleep and achieve your personal sleep goals:
As we age, we often experience normal changes in our sleeping patterns, such as becoming tired earlier, waking up earlier and experiencing less deep sleep. The new sleep app helps you establish a regular bedtime routine and keep track of your sleep trends. By tracking your trends you are better able to set and achieve personal sleep goals. Having a good night’s sleep helps improve concentration, memory formation and allows your body to repair any cell damage that occurred during the day. By investing in Series 6, you obtain tools to improve your elderly loved one’s sleep pattern which is an important aspect that helps improve their quality of life.
Fitness+:
Apple’s new fitness experience is powered by the Apple Watch. With world-renowned trainers, Apple has created an exercise app that helps you measure workout metrics that are transported to your iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. Get new workouts every week which includes a range of fitness programmes for people of all ages. Membership for Fitness+ starts from £9.99 and can be shared with five other family members. Track your elderly parent’s movement and encourage regular exercise through Fitness+. Receive regular reports on their activity and track their progress.
Stay connected through family set up:
The Apple Watch Series 6 keeps people you care about right there with you. With available cellular connectivity, you can stay connected even when you don’t have your phone. You can now set up the new Apple watch for your elderly loved one even if they don’t have an iPhone. So everyone can stay in touch by phone or text. They can also do things like play music and find new apps. It provides more independence for them, and you have the comfort of knowing they’re just a call away.