Living Alone in Edmonton? Stay Safe with a Daily Check-in
Edmonton's long winters and independent culture mean many live alone. A free daily check-in ensures someone always knows you're okay.
Free forever • No credit card • iOS & Android
The Problem
Sound familiar? You're not alone.
Worrying about an aging parent living alone in Edmonton
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
- Edmonton experiences some of the coldest winters in any major Canadian city, with temperatures regularly below -20°C
- Growing senior population living independently in homes and condos across the city
- University of Alberta and MacEwan students living alone off-campus for the first time
- Free on iOS and Android — no subscription, no hardware 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 (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
Edmonton winters are extreme. How does this help?
On Protect Me, if extreme cold, a fall, or a medical emergency prevents you from checking in your family is alerted automatically. In Edmonton's winters, early detection can be lifesaving.
My parent lives alone on the south side.
They check in once daily, and the free check-in reminds them if they're late. On Protect Me, you get escalating alerts via push notification, email, and SMS if they miss it. Simple enough for anyone.
I'm a U of A student living alone near campus.
Set a parent as your emergency contact. One daily tap replaces the 'just checking' calls. They're only notified if you actually miss a check-in.
Is this really free?
The daily check-in and reminders to you are 100% free — no trial, no ads. Family alerting on a missed check-in is part of Protect Me.
Does this work if I go camping at Elk Island or Jasper?
Set your check-in for when you expect to be back in cell range. If you miss it, your contact is alerted. Great for Alberta's backcountry adventures.
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Free forever • No credit card required • iOS & Android
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