Your doctor sees one reading. Your log shows the weeks in between.
Same times, same arm, two readings, written down exactly.
A home log is only useful if it is easy to keep and easy to read. This one is in large print, with one place for everything: your readings, your medicines, and the questions you want to ask.
Fill it in on screen, or print it and use a pen. Bring it to your appointments.
Five minutes a day, one page a month
Your doctor, pharmacy, monitor and the target your doctor gave you, plus a numbered list of your medicines.
Write your morning and evening readings, two each, one minute apart. Tick each medicine as you take it.
Fill in the summary: highest and lowest readings, missed doses, how you felt, and your questions.
Clear for you. Quick to read for your doctor.
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1Big boxes, large printMorning and evening, reading 1 and reading 2, pulse and notes.
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2A tick for every doseUp to 10 medicines a day, so missed doses are easy to see.
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3A monthly summaryHighest and lowest readings, missed doses and questions on one page.
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4Doctor visit pagesWhat you want to ask, what the doctor said, and any medicine changes.
Blood pressure categories, inside the log
The log includes the American Heart Association categories for adults, what to do if a reading is very high, and the steps for an accurate reading at home. Your doctor may set a personal target for you; write it on My Details and go by it.
| Category | Top number (systolic) | Bottom number (diastolic) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | Less than 120 | and | Less than 80 |
| Elevated | 120 – 129 | and | Less than 80 |
| High blood pressure, Stage 1 | 130 – 139 | or | 80 – 89 |
| High blood pressure, Stage 2 | 140 or higher | or | 90 or higher |
| Severe hypertension | Higher than 180 | and/or | Higher than 120 |
74 pages for a full year
Pages shown with example entries.
What this log is, and isn't
It is
- A clear, large-print record of your readings and medicines
- A year of logs in one file, fillable or printable
- Something to bring to every appointment
- Yours to keep: no app, no subscription, no login
It isn't
- Medical advice, or a replacement for your doctor
- A blood pressure monitor (you will need your own)
- A reason to change a medicine on your own: always ask your doctor first
- A paper book (it's a PDF you print or fill in)
- 12 months of morning + evening blood pressure logs
- Monthly medicine charts for up to 10 medicines
- 12 monthly summaries + 4 doctor-visit pages
- My Details, My Medicines and Medicine Changes
- AHA categories and how to take an accurate reading
- Large print, fillable, US Letter + A4
Good to know
Can I fill it in on my phone?
Yes, with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader app (or the Files app on iPhone and iPad). On a computer, open it in Chrome, Edge or Adobe Acrobat Reader. Save after each entry. Or print it and write by hand.
Is it dated?
No. Each month has a space for the month and year, so you can start any time.
Is there a free version?
Yes. ElderlyDaily has a free one-month printable blood pressure log. This tracker adds a full 12 months, the daily medicine charts, monthly summaries and doctor-visit pages in one file.
What is a normal blood pressure for seniors?
The American Heart Association uses the same categories for all adults: normal is a top number under 120 and a bottom number under 80. Your doctor may set a personal target for you based on your health, so write that target in the log and go by it.
Does it tell me what to do about my readings?
No. It is a log for recording and sharing information with your doctor. Never start, stop or change a medicine because of your readings without talking to your doctor first. In an emergency, call 911.
Can I print more pages?
Yes. Keep a clean copy ("Save As" before you start typing) and print any pages you need, for your own personal use.
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Medical history, medicines, doctors, insurance and emergency contacts in one organized, fillable binder.
Two readings. One tick. Every day.
Set it up once in a few minutes, then keep a clear record you can bring to every appointment.
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