What to Do If Parent Won't Use Technology
They don't need to learn an app. They need to tap one button. That's it. Even tech-resistant parents can do this.
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The Problem
Sound familiar? You're not alone.
Every app or device you've tried has been abandoned
They get frustrated and give up on anything technical
You've run out of tech solutions simple enough for them
They associate apps with confusion and frustration after bad experiences with complicated interfaces
How I'm Alive Solves This
A simple solution that actually works.
Literally one button to tap—no menus, no navigation, no accounts to manage
Works on any phone they already have, even basic smartphones
Automatic reminders mean they don't have to remember to open anything
I'm Alive was designed specifically for people who hate technology, with the largest possible tap target and zero navigation required
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
Core safety features always free
Frequently Asked Questions
They can barely use their phone. Can they really do this?
If they can tap a notification, they can use this. We've designed for the absolute minimum technical ability. No typing, no scrolling, no passwords to remember.
They've rejected every tech solution I've suggested.
This is different because it asks almost nothing of them. Show them: notification appears, they tap it, done. Under 3 seconds. Most resistance comes from complexity—this has none.
What if they don't have a smartphone?
They need at minimum a basic smartphone that can receive notifications. If they only have a flip phone, a family member might help them upgrade to a simple Android device.
Can someone else set it up for them?
Absolutely. You install the app, configure everything, and hand them back the phone. All they ever see is a reminder notification and a check-in button.
They accidentally uninstall apps all the time. What happens if they delete it?
If I'm Alive is removed from their phone, they will stop checking in and you will be alerted through the normal missed check-in process. You can then reinstall it for them on your next visit. To prevent accidental deletion, most smartphones allow you to lock apps or hide the uninstall option in settings, which you can configure when you set up their phone.
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