What is the normal pulse rate of an elderly person?

For an adult, a normal resting heart rate ranges from 60 to 100 beats a minute. For healthy adults, a lower heart rate at rest generally implies more efficient heart function .

Keep in mind that many factors can influence heart rate, including:

• Activity level
• Fitness level
• Air temperature
• Body position (standing up or lying down, for example)
• Emotions
• Body size
• Medication use