Living Alone in Edinburgh? A Daily Check-in Is Your Safety Net
Edinburgh has Scotland's highest rate of single-person households. A free daily check-in keeps your family informed — through every Scottish winter.
Free forever • No credit card • iOS & Android
The Problem
Sound familiar? You're not alone.
Worrying about an aging parent living alone in Edinburgh
Daily phone calls are hard to schedule across busy lives
No reliable way to know something's wrong without constant checking
How I'm Alive Solves This
A simple solution that actually works.
One-tap daily check-in takes seconds from their routine
You're notified the moment they miss a check-in — not before
No pendant, no hardware, no GPS tracking — location only in a real emergency, auto-deleted in 72 hours
Why This Works for You
- Edinburgh has the highest proportion of people living alone in Scotland
- Scottish winters with ice, wind, and short daylight hours increase isolation risks
- University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt students living independently
- Free on iOS and Android — works across Edinburgh, the Lothians, and Fife
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 (Protect Me)
Escalating notifications to your contacts if you miss a check-in
Check-In Notes
Add context like 'Going hiking today'
History Tracking
See all your past check-ins
Free to Start
Daily self check-in and reminders are always free; add Protect Me for contact alerting
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm a senior living alone in Morningside.
Check in once daily, and the free check-in reminds you if you're late. On Protect Me, if you miss it your family gets alerts. It's your daily safety net — reliable and simple.
Edinburgh winters are harsh. How does this help?
If ice, snow, or a fall prevents your check-in, Protect Me alerts your family automatically. In Scottish winters, that early alert can be lifesaving.
I'm at Edinburgh Uni and my parents are in England.
One daily tap replaces the 'are you okay?' calls. They get peace of mind without you having to remember to phone.
Is this free?
The daily check-in and reminders to you are free, with no hidden subscription. Family alerting on a missed check-in is part of Protect Me.
Does it work in the Highlands if I go hiking?
Set your check-in for when you expect to return. On Protect Me, if you miss it your contact is alerted. Great for Scottish hillwalking.
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Download I'm Alive today and give yourself and your loved ones peace of mind. It's completely free.
Free forever • No credit card required • iOS & Android
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