Daily Check-in App for Widows & Widowers
Losing a spouse changes everything—including who notices if you're okay. A daily check-in rebuilds that safety net with people who care.
Free forever • No credit card • iOS & Android
The Problem
Sound familiar? You're not alone.
After losing a spouse, there's no one at home to notice if something's wrong
Children worry more but you don't want to be a burden
Grief and isolation increase health risks in the months after loss
Widowed individuals often neglect their own health while adjusting to life alone
How I'm Alive Solves This
A simple solution that actually works.
Replaces the daily presence of a spouse with a simple safety confirmation
Children and family feel reassured without hovering or constant calls
Maintains dignity and independence during a difficult transition
Provides structure and a small daily anchor during a period when routines collapse
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
My father just lost my mother. How do I introduce this?
Be gentle. Frame it as something for your peace of mind: 'Dad, this would help me worry less. Just one tap a day.' Most widowed parents appreciate knowing someone cares.
What if grief makes them not want to check in?
On Protect Me, a missed check-in triggers your alert, which is actually helpful. It gives you a reason to reach out and check in personally on difficult days.
Can multiple children receive alerts?
Currently one emergency contact. Choose the child who's most responsive or closest geographically. Multi-contact support is coming soon.
How is this different from just calling every day?
Calls require energy and conversation, which can be draining during grief. A check-in is a simple 'I'm okay' without needing to talk.
My mother lost my father six months ago and has stopped taking care of herself. Can this help?
The check-in itself becomes a small daily commitment that keeps her connected to someone who cares. More importantly, if she misses a check-in, it gives you a natural, non-intrusive reason to call and check on her without it feeling like surveillance.
How do I introduce this to a recently widowed parent without upsetting them?
Lead with your own feelings rather than their vulnerability. Something as simple as saying it would help you worry less to know they are okay each day tends to land gently, because it frames the check-in as a small kindness to you. Keep the setup short and do it together. Many widowed parents come to value the daily tap as a quiet point of connection during a period when the house suddenly feels much emptier.
What if grief means they sometimes don't feel like checking in?
A missed check-in is not a failure; it is a prompt. On Protect Me, when a check-in is missed your alert gives you a natural, caring reason to reach out on exactly the days that are hardest. Rather than pressuring them to perform being okay, the system quietly flags the days they may need a call or a visit, which is often when a grieving person is least likely to ask for help on their own.
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Free forever • No credit card required • iOS & Android