Parents Are OK
Inactivity alerts for elderly parents without invading their privacy
A non-invasive senior safety app that monitors an elderly parent's phone activity and alerts family members if the device shows no activity for too long
About the business
Parents Are OK is a non-invasive senior safety app designed for adult children and caregivers of elderly parents living alone or at a distance. The app runs silently in the background on a parent's smartphone, monitoring normal daily device activity such as screen unlocks, phone movement, and app usage. When the phone remains inactive for a customizable period (typically 12 hours), guardians receive an alert, allowing them to check in without constant surveillance.
The app prioritizes privacy and independence over intrusive monitoring. It does not use GPS tracking, location sharing, cameras, microphones, or require daily manual check-in buttons. Instead, it detects passive signs of phone usage and can exclude sleep or rest hours from triggering alerts. Multiple family members can be added as guardians, and the same parent device can be monitored by several adult children, each with their own subscription.
Parents Are OK is positioned as a middle ground between constant calling and full surveillance systems. It is not a replacement for emergency services, medical alarms, certified fall detection, or professional caregiving, but rather a safety layer that provides early warning when an aging parent's phone activity appears unusual.
What you get
- Inactivity monitoring with customizable alert threshold
- No GPS tracking or location sharing
- Battery level monitoring and alerts
- Multiple guardians can monitor the same parent
- Background monitoring without manual check-ins
- Passive detection via native device usage patterns
- No camera, microphone, or audio recording access
- Support for up to two parents per guardian subscription
- Simple pairing with no additional setup required
- Connection status and activity overview for guardians
Pricing
Pricing model: Paid
Monthly: $9.90 per month for 1 parent (50% discount offered), $9.90 per month for 2 parents (58% discount offered). Annual: $99.00 per year for 2 parents. Only guardians need an active subscription; parents do not pay.
Neighbours ask
How does the app monitor elderly parents without using GPS or cameras?
The app runs silently in the background on the parent's smartphone, monitoring signs of normal phone use such as screen touches, phone movement, or app usage. It does not use GPS tracking, location sharing, cameras, microphones, or any form of listening or watching. When the phone stays inactive for the customizable time limit set by the guardian, an alert is sent.
Do elderly parents need to do anything special, like press a daily check-in button?
No. The app requires no daily actions from parents. There are no check-in buttons, manual submissions, or new routines to remember. Parents simply use their phone normally and the app monitors activity silently in the background.
Can multiple family members be guardians for the same elderly parent?
Yes. Multiple family members can each add the same parent to their guardian account. Each guardian requires their own individual subscription, allowing siblings or other trusted family members to stay informed and share caregiving responsibility.
Is Parents Are OK a replacement for emergency services or medical monitoring?
No. The app is not a replacement for emergency services, medical alarms, certified fall detection, or professional care. It is a senior safety layer designed to provide early warning when an elderly parent's phone shows unusual inactivity, not a medical device or emergency response system.
What happens when a parent's phone is inactive for the set time limit?
The guardian receives an inactivity alert notifying them that the parent's phone has not shown activity for the customizable time limit (with sleep or rest hours taken into account). This does not automatically mean there is an emergency, but signals that something seems unusual and warrants checking in.
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