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Every service that calls or checks on an older parent, compared (November 2026)

Prices and facts checked November 5, 2026

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Betsy is a ten-minute phone conversation every day that remembers everything, for $2 a day, billed $60 a month, on any phone. This page sets her beside every other service that calls or checks on an older parent, with what each one is, who makes the call, what it costs and what there is to buy.

We make Betsy, so she comes first here. Other services’ facts are from their own sites on November 5, 2026, except where a row names another source.

Conversation calls

A voice phones and talks with her. Betsy gives Mom about ten minutes a day at the hour she picks, in the same voice, from the same local number, and remembers every conversation. What Betsy is has the whole picture.

Service What it is Who makes the call Price Anything to buy or install
BetsyA ten-minute phone conversation about her life, every day, at the hour she picksA computer voice that says what it is on every call$2 a day, billed $60 a monthNothing
ElderVoiceA voice named Evelyn phones at a time the family sets and talks with herA computer voiceWeekly Check-in $25 a month; Daily Companion $49; Anytime Companion $99Nothing on her end
Senior CallA short spoken call at a chosen morning or evening hourA computer voice$9.99 a month or $99 a yearNothing; any landline, flip phone or smartphone
AllsWellA daily call of about two minutesA computer voice$19 a month or $190 a yearNo apps or cameras, per its site
AloneAssistA morning call of one to three minutesA computer voiceSolo $19.99 a month; Family $24.99; Care Pro $79 for agenciesNothing for her; any phone
Joy CallsScheduled daily or weekly calls from a voice named JoyA computer voiceBasic $9.99 a month, 60 minutes; Plus $19.99, 120; Premium $29.99, 180Nothing; any phone, no apps
inTouchDaily calls from a voice named Mary, using 1,400 life-story questionsA computer voice€29.90 a month on its siteA mobile app for the family
AvenoraCallA daily call at a set time, 1 to 5 minutes by planA computer voiceCheck-in $29.99 a month; Check-in Plus $49.99Nothing; any phone
Callie CareA voice she can call or that calls her every day, with a US team behind itA computer voice, with a US team on call$15 a monthNothing; any phone
Call MabelA voice named Mabel phones on a schedule the family setsA computer voice$29.97 a month on its Companion plan; $49.97 on Family; $99.97 on PremierNothing; any landline or mobile phone
Kin-nectA daily call at a set time, managed by the family in an iPhone appA computer voiceEssential $29.99 a month; Standard $49.99; Companion $99.99An iPhone app for the family
VelmaA daily phone program of exercises and talk for early memory lossComputer voice assistants and a care managerCore Program $199 a month; Customized Care $499Nothing listed
MomsGuardianA planned daily call from a voice named Tawny; its site says it isn’t taking new families yetA computer voice, once it opensPlanned: $60 to $149 a month; not on saleNothing; any phone

Press-1 calls and texts

A recording, a text or an app does the asking. Most ask her to press, tap or reply to confirm; Storyworth’s weekly questions become a book.

Service What it is Who makes the call Price Anything to buy or install
BetsyA ten-minute phone conversation about her life, every day, at the hour she picksA computer voice that says what it is on every call$2 a day, billed $60 a monthNothing
IamfineAn automated call once or twice a day; she presses 1A recorded prompt$14.99 a month or $120 a yearNothing; any phone with a keypad
ConfirmOkAn automated daily call; she presses 1 and #A recorded prompt$14.99 a month or $149 a yearNo app, pendant or equipment
CARE (Call Reassurance)An automated call with a recorded greeting; she presses 1A recorded prompt$19.95 for one month; $14.95 a month on a 12-month termNothing; a keypad phone
WellCheck NowA text or call at a chosen time; she replies OKA text or a phone call$19.95 a monthNothing; no app
CheckinBeeA daily text; she repliesAn automated text; no callFamily $13 a month; Family Plus $20Nothing; any phone that can text
Snug SafetyA smartphone app; she taps a checkmark once a dayNo daily callFree plan $0; Snug Dispatch $19.99 a month or $149.99 a yearThe app, on her smartphone
StoryworthA year of weekly questions by email or text; the answers become a printed bookAn email or text; a guided phone interview on upgraded plansFrom $69, paid once for the yearExtra books are priced separately

People who call or visit

A person phones or comes to the house, by the month or by the hour.

Service What it is Who makes the call Price Anything to buy or install
BetsyA ten-minute phone conversation about her life, every day, at the hour she picksA computer voice that says what it is on every call$2 a day, billed $60 a monthNothing
PapaA paid Papa Pal who visits in personA person, in person; no phone-call service on its pages$30 an hourNothing
ToneOfCareA person phones at the same time each day for a conversationA person$119 a month for one call a day; $179 for two; $249 for threeNothing; landline or cell phone
CareCheckersLive US representatives phone on a set schedule for conversationA personOne call a day: $29.95 a month on weekdays; $49.95 with weekendsNothing listed
CallgiversPeople phone for conversation, weekly, twice a week or dailyA person$80 a month weekly; $120 twice a week; $220 dailyNothing listed

Public programs

States, sheriffs, counties and nonprofits run these for the people they serve. To find one near her, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116. Programs change, and a few rows rest on local news or an older county release, as marked, so call before you count on one. County and sheriff programs has its own page, and the programs list has more by state.

Service What it is Who makes the call Price Anything to buy or install
BetsyA ten-minute phone conversation about her life, every day, at the hour she picksA computer voice that says what it is on every call$2 a day, billed $60 a monthNothing
Eldercare LocatorA federal public service, 1-800-677-1116, that connects families to local programs; it places no calls itselfTrained staff answer when you call or textA public serviceNothing
Maryland Senior Call Check and Social ConnectionsDaily automated calls or texts, with a weekly live call if she wants oneA recording or text; a person weekly if chosenAt no cost to Maryland residents 60 and olderNothing; landline or cell phone
Chautauqua County Sheriff R.U.O.K., New YorkA recorded message from the sheriff each day; she speaks to confirmA recordingAt no cost to county residentsNothing listed
Wood County Sheriff Are You OK, OhioAn automated daily or weekly call; she presses a number. Per BG Independent News, 2019A recordingAt no cost, per that reportNothing listed
Bristol County Sheriff R.U.O.K., MassachusettsA daily call from the sheriff’s office, holidays included. Per FUN 107 radio, 2022The sheriff’s officeAt no cost, per that reportNothing listed
Maricopa County Sheriff R.U. OK, ArizonaAn automated daily call; she pushes one if she is okay. Per Arizona’s Family, October 2026A recordingAsk the sheriff’s officeNothing listed
Dutchess County Friendly Calls, New YorkTrained volunteers phone each week for a chat, in eight-week periods. Per the county, 2023A volunteerAsk the countyNothing listed
Macomb County Friendly Caller, MichiganVolunteers phone enrolled residents 60 and older each week. Per Legal News, 2021A volunteerAsk the countyNothing listed
Friendship Line, Institute on AgingA 24-hour support line for California, 888-670-1360; it calls out on requestA trained team memberAt no costNothing
AARP Friendly VoiceA volunteer program that returns calls, per a directory listing; AARP’s own pages no longer describe itA volunteer, per the directoryAsk AARPNothing listed
Mon AmiSoftware sold to state and local aging agencies, which run their own volunteer programsNo call from Mon AmiNot sold to familiesNothing for families

Devices and medical alerts

Something to wear, plug in or set on the table. Betsy is a phone call, with no device and no setup fee.

Service What it is Who makes the call Price Anything to buy or install
BetsyA ten-minute phone conversation about her life, every day, at the hour she picksA computer voice that says what it is on every call$2 a day, billed $60 a monthNothing
ElliQA tabletop device with a touchscreen that talks with her at homeNo phone call; the device speaks in the room$249 lease fee, plus $59 a month, $49 on Annual or $39 on 24-monthThe leased device; it needs power and Wi-Fi
LifelineA home base or mobile device with a help button, worn as a pendant or wristbandA care specialist, after she pressesHomeSafe from $34.95 a month; On the Go from $39.95The device; a $50 activation and $49.95 programming fee, or a promotion
Life AlertA pendant, wristband, wall button or GPS unitA dispatcher, after she pressesBy quote: 1-800-990-0595Equipment included, per its cost page
Medical GuardianA home or mobile device with a button, worn on the neck or wristA person at a staffed center, after she pressesMG Home from $34.95 a month; Guardian Flex from $39.95The device
Bay Alarm MedicalA home console, mobile device or watch with a help buttonAn emergency operator, after she pressesSOS Home Landline $27.95 a month; other systems $34.95 to $39.95Home systems $0 lease; mobile devices and watch $89.40 to $159.20 on sale
Alexa Emergency AssistA subscription that reaches an agent when she asks Alexa for helpNo call to her; an agent answers when she asks$5.99 a month as a Prime member, or $59 a yearAn Echo device or the Alexa app
Alexa TogetherAn Amazon subscription for family care through Alexa. Amazon says it is no longer available (notice dated May 21, 2025)No longer soldNo longer soldNo longer sold
Community PhoneA home phone service on a cellular base; its Family plan includes automated calls the family schedulesAn automated call the family schedulesPlans from $45 a month; Family plan $89A $99 base
LivelyPhones and a mobile alert device with service plansNo daily call; an agent answers when she pressesFlip phone plans $14.99 to $44.99 a month; Mobile2 plans $24.99 or $34.99Its own phone, or the Mobile2 at $89.99; $35 activation
Aloe Care HealthAn in-home hub with sensors, or a mobile device, tied to an emergency call centerNo daily call; the center answers when she asks$39.99 a month on Essentials; $44.99 on its mobile plan; $59.99 on Essentials PlusHardware, $149.99 to $349.99
SilverKinA wearable band and four room beacons that learn her routineNo call$39.99 a month holiday price through December 31; regular $59.99$99 Starter Kit; home Wi-Fi

When were these prices checked?

On the date shown at the top of this page. Each is the service’s own published price, except where a row names another source, so check before you buy.

Betsy beside each one

Betsy vs ElderVoiceBetsy vs IamfineBetsy vs Snug SafetyBetsy vs Senior CallBetsy vs ConfirmOkBetsy vs AllsWellBetsy vs AloneAssistBetsy vs PapaBetsy vs ElliQBetsy vs medical alert systems (Lifeline, Life Alert, Medical Guardian, Bay Alarm Medical)Betsy vs county and sheriff telephone reassurance programs (R.U.O.K.)Betsy vs calling her yourself

Questions people ask

What is the best daily check in service for seniors?

We make Betsy, and she is our pick: a ten-minute conversation every day that remembers everything, on any phone, for $2 a day, billed $60 a month. Every other service is on this page, with its price and the date we checked it.

Is there a service that calls an elderly parent every day?

Yes. Betsy calls at the hour she picks and talks for about ten minutes, in the same voice, from the same local number. Is there a service that calls my mom every day? starts from the top.

Medical alert vs daily check in call: which does Mom need?

They do different jobs. A pendant is for pressing in an emergency. Betsy is the daily talk, and you hear the same day if Mom mentions a fall, an illness or someone after her money. A family can have both. The guide goes step by step.

What is a cheaper alternative to home care for an elderly parent living alone?

If what she wants most is somebody to talk to every day, Betsy is $2 a day, billed $60 a month, with nothing to install. She is a phone call, not a visit. At Papa’s $30 an hour, $60 buys two hours.

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$2 a day, billed $60 a month. If the first week doesn’t make Mom’s day, you pay nothing. Say stop and it stops. Unused months refunded. Or call 1-855-HI-BETSY.

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