Parents are OK Launches Privacy-First App for Elderly Safety
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On July 1, 2026, Razvan Girmacea and Daniel Damian launched Parents are OK: Senior Safety, an innovative mobile application designed to provide peace of mind for families with elderly parents living independently. The app aims to address the growing concern of senior safety without compromising on privacy.
The app operates on a simple principle: it monitors the normal activity of a parent's smartphone. If the phone remains inactive for an unusually long period, trusted family members receive an alert. This approach ensures that families can be notified when something might be amiss, without the need for continuous location tracking or mandatory daily check-ins.
"Instead, we wanted something that would alert us if her normal activity suddenly stopped for an unusual amount of time. The technology should stay out of the way until it's needed."
According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), more than 30% of people aged 65 and over across OECD countries were living alone in 2022, a trend that has been increasing over the past decade. As families often live in different cities or countries, the need for a reliable safety solution has become more pressing.
Parents are OK: Senior Safety is designed to connect an elderly parent with multiple trusted family members or guardians, allowing for shared responsibility. The app is available worldwide for both iPhone and Android devices and supports 15 languages. It costs USD 9.90 per month or USD 99 per year, following a 21-day free trial.
The app's creators emphasize that it is not a replacement for personal contact, professional caregivers, emergency services, or medical alert systems. Instead, it serves as an additional layer of reassurance for families.
The app's privacy-first approach sets it apart from other solutions on the market. It does not use GPS location tracking or access the phone's camera or microphone. This ensures that the elderly parent's privacy remains intact, while still providing a safety net for concerned family members.
Parents are OK: Senior Safety is now available for download, offering a new solution for families navigating the challenges of elderly independence. With its focus on privacy and simplicity, the app aims to provide peace of mind for both parents and their loved ones.