Top Reasons to Use a Smartwatch for Your Health

A few years ago, a watch just told you the time and maybe the date. Today, a "smartwatch" is like wearing a tiny, genius doctor on your wrist. While they might look like high-tech gadgets for teenagers, they are actually life-changing tools for those of us over 60.

At AIAnswered.com, we view the smartwatch as the ultimate "digital friend." It works quietly in the background, keeping an eye on you so you can focus on enjoying your day, your grandkids, or your hobbies.

One of our readers, Jim, was hesitant to get a "fancy watch" until he had a minor fall in his garden. His watch detected the impact and immediately asked if he needed help. That one feature convinced him—and his worried wife—that the tech was worth it.

Automatic Fall Detection

This is perhaps the single most important reason for a senior to wear a smartwatch. The AI inside the watch can tell the difference between you dropping your keys and you actually falling down.

If you fall and don't move for a minute, the watch can automatically call emergency services and send your exact location to your family. This takes about 30 seconds to set up and provides a safety net that works even if you can't reach your "help" button.

Early Warning for Heart Issues

Many smartwatches now check your heart rate every few minutes. The AI is trained to look for patterns, such as a heart rate that stays too high while you are sitting still or an irregular rhythm that could signal a stroke risk.

It’s like having a "check engine" light for your body. The watch won't give you a final diagnosis, but it will give you a "heads up" to call your doctor. This "proactive" care is exactly what we advocate for in our book, AI for Boomers.

Better Sleep and More Energy

Do you ever wake up feeling tired even though you were in bed for eight hours? A smartwatch uses AI to track your sleep cycles, showing you exactly how much "deep sleep" you're actually getting.

By looking at these patterns over a week, you might realize that having that late-night tea is affecting your rest. The watch gives you the data you need to make small changes that lead to having much more energy for your daily activities.

Setting up a watch takes about 20 minutes with a helpful friend or family member. Once it's on, you don't have to do a thing—it just works for you.

If you're curious, visit a local electronics store and ask to try on an Apple Watch or a Samsung Galaxy Watch to see how the screen looks to your eyes.