question: What is a normal blood pressure for an 87 year old female?  Paramedics were called earlier today and it was recommended that she go to hospital because part of her blood pressure reading was 220. She signed a piece of paper opting out of getting medical attention. I'm concerned for my friend. She is not currently on any blood pressure meds. She has been in bed sleeping most of the day and has only had a few sips of juice...