What to Do If Parent Is Drinking Too Much

Alcohol problems in seniors are more common than people think. Daily check-ins help you stay close to what's really happening.

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The Problem

Sound familiar? You're not alone.

You've noticed increased drinking or empty bottles around their home

Alcohol interacts dangerously with their medications

They become defensive or angry when you bring it up

You have found empty bottles hidden around their home and they deny having more than an occasional drink

How I'm Alive Solves This

A simple solution that actually works.

Daily check-in patterns reveal when drinking affects their functioning

Missed morning check-ins may indicate previous night's overuse

Consistent contact reduces the isolation that often drives excessive drinking

I'm Alive provides objective behavioral data that bypasses denial, showing you mornings when they struggle to respond after nights of heavy drinking

How It Works

Three simple steps.

Set Your Time

Choose when to check in each day

Tap I'm Okay

One tap confirms you're safe

Auto-Alert

Miss a check-in? Contact is notified

Features

One-Tap Check-In

Large, easy button - done in seconds

Customizable Schedule

Set your perfect check-in time

Smart Alerts

Escalating notifications if you miss

Check-In Notes

Add context like 'Going hiking today'

History Tracking

See all your past check-ins

Free to Start

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Frequently Asked Questions

They've always been a drinker. Why worry now?

Aging bodies process alcohol differently. What was 'moderate' at 50 can be dangerous at 75, especially with medications. Daily check-ins help you monitor the impact on their daily functioning.

How can a check-in help with a drinking problem?

It monitors the effects. Consistently late or missed morning check-ins may indicate a pattern. This data helps you and their doctor address the issue with evidence, not just suspicion.

They refuse to admit there's a problem.

Don't make the check-in about drinking. It's about daily safety. But the data it generates—missed mornings, erratic patterns—gives you concrete evidence for a compassionate conversation later.

Should I involve their doctor?

Absolutely. Doctors can screen for alcohol issues and discuss interactions with medications. Share your check-in observations as supporting evidence of your concerns.

They drink alone every evening and I am afraid they will fall or have a medical event while intoxicated.

Evening drinking combined with living alone is a high-risk combination. With I'm Alive, a morning check-in acts as a daily verification that they made it through the night safely. If they do not check in by the expected time, you are alerted and can take action. This does not solve the drinking problem, but it dramatically reduces the chance that an alcohol-related incident goes undiscovered for days.