Notice when an elderly parent's routine changes, even from far away

When something is wrong with an older parent, the first sign is often small: they check in later than usual, forget a few doses, say they're "not great" for a few days. Health services like the NHS and charities like Age UK point out that sudden changes in behaviour or confusion can be the first sign of an infection, sometimes before any fever.

The people who would spot it, family, often live in another city or country. OkayFolk notices for you. Every evening it compares the last 7 days with the 3 weeks before. When there's a clear change, guardians get one plain-language note, at most once a week, so a small problem gets a phone call before it becomes a hospital visit.

How it works

  1. Set a daily check-in and their medicines

    They reply on WhatsApp or tap on their own big-button page. That's all the data OkayFolk uses.

  2. We learn their usual week

    What time they normally check in, how many doses they confirm, how they say they feel.

  3. You hear about real changes

    "Checking in about 3 hours later than usual." "Confirmed 9 of 14 doses (usually 95%)." One note, no noise.

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Questions

Is this a diagnosis?

No. OkayFolk only compares their week with their usual weeks and tells the family. If your parent seems confused or unwell, contact their doctor.

Does it use cameras or sensors?

No. It only counts what your parent already does in OkayFolk: check-ins, medicine replies and how they say they feel.

How often will I get these notes?

Only when something clearly changes, and never more than once a week per person.

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OkayFolk is not an emergency service and does not give medical advice. In an emergency, call your local emergency number.