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.
Living far from parents in India
Daily phone calls are hard to schedule across busy lives
No reliable way to know if 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 instantly only when they miss their check-in
Works on any smartphone—no special hardware needed
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
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
I'm a senior living alone in Morningside.
Check in once daily. 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, your family is alerted 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?
Yes — completely free. No subscription, no costs.
Does it work in the Highlands if I go hiking?
Set your check-in for when you expect to return. 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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