Athnova CareFor families who live far from their parents
Know every day that Mum and Dad are okay — wherever they live.
One WhatsApp message each morning, in their language; they answer with one tap. If they don’t, we remind them and tell you the same morning. On the full plan we also phone them in their language, and ask a neighbour you chose when nobody can reach them.
Set up on WhatsApp: five quick questions in a chat — no app, no email, no password. Or see the WhatsApp check-in first.
Free for one parent, no time limit · Full plan $12/month for both parents, 14 days free · Nothing to install for your parents
Questions first? Ask Ravi, the founder, on WhatsApp →
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How it works
Add your parent
Their WhatsApp number, language, medicines and two local contacts. Takes 3 minutes.
They say yes
Your parent gets a warm invite on WhatsApp and taps "Yes, I agree". No app, no password.
Daily check-in
Every morning: one message, three buttons. BP or sugar photos on reading days.
Silence is never ignored
No reply → reminder → phone call in their language → alert to you → local contact.
Everything in one place, without chasing anyone
- Reports read for you. Parents send a photo of a lab report on WhatsApp; you see every value, its range and the trend.
- Medicine reminders, and refills in India. Reminders by name through the day, wherever they live; in India we also track tablets left and arrange the refill through their own chemist, with your approval.
- Alerts for the whole family. Up to four of you see the same updates, and a neighbour is asked to check when nobody can reach your parent.
- Monthly doctor summary. Adherence, readings, report trends and open issues on one page.
- Emergency card. Address, allergies, medicines, blood group and doctor — shareable in one tap, works offline.
- Ask about your parent's data. "How has her sugar been this month?" answered from their records, never with a diagnosis.
Why families switch from weekend calls
"All fine, beta" on a Sunday call tells you nothing about Tuesday. A daily one-tap check-in does — and it is followed up the same day when it is missing.
Why parents keep replying
It is in their language, it is on WhatsApp they already use, it takes one tap, and they know their children see the good news too.
Wherever you live
You can be anywhere. Each guide covers the clock, leave from work, money and flights from where you are. Parents who do not live in India? See what works where →
In your parent’s language
The message, the buttons and the phone call — in the language they think in.
Start free. Pay only if you want more.
Free · $0
For one parent: the daily WhatsApp check-in in their language, a reminder if they do not reply, family alerts, SOS and the emergency card. No time limit, no card.
Full plan · $12/month
Up to 2 parents and 4 family members: a phone call when they go quiet (25 countries), medicine reminders, reports read for you, a monthly summary and our care desk.
Yearly · $99/year
Everything in the full plan for about 31% less. Also sold as a one-year gift code.
Every family gets 14 days of everything first, with no card. Compare the plans →
Why families trust it with their parents
Your parent agrees first
Nothing starts until they tap "Yes, I agree" on WhatsApp or press 1 on our call, and they can reply STOP at any time.
Their data stays private
Stored on our servers in India, sensitive fields encrypted, never sold or used for ads. Only your family sees it; any support access is logged. How we protect it →
No diagnosis, no false alarms
We remind, call and alert you. We never diagnose, change a dose or send anyone to the door on our own. Why →
A founder you can write to
Ravi Tiwari reads care@athnova.in and dates every change on the blog. About us →
Free tools for families
Readiness checklist
15 questions. See what is missing in your parents' safety net.
Emergency card maker
One card with everything a hospital or neighbour needs.
India call-time planner
Their morning in your time zone, and the hours you are both awake.
City emergency guides
Numbers, major hospitals and the nearest airport in 75 Indian cities.
What changed lately
Ask the founder on WhatsApp, the free plan first, and guides in German and Spanish
What a look at the services families already pay for taught us on 27 October, and what we changed the same day: a person to ask before you sign up, plainer prices, honest call promises and new guides.
Ten ways to check on a parent from far away, compared
What ChatGPT recommends on 27 October, and three new comparisons: ten ways to check on a parent remotely, Snug Safety alternatives and Emoha alternatives.
Faster pages, the demo at the top of every guide, and a Sentio Care comparison
What a full audit on 20 October found and what we changed the same day: pages that load with the analytics script out of the way, the WhatsApp demo offered before you read a guide, and a new comparison with Sentio Care.
Questions families ask
Does my parent need to install an app?
No. Everything for your parent happens on WhatsApp, plus a normal phone call if they do not reply. You use the app.
Can I set it up without an app or a password?
Yes. Tap "Set up on WhatsApp" (it opens our number with SETUP typed in) and answer five short questions in the chat: what you call your parent, their WhatsApp number, their language, the time, and your first name. Your parent then says yes on WhatsApp, and alerts reach you on WhatsApp too. Send LOGIN in the same chat whenever you want a link to the family page; add an email later if you choose a paid plan.
Is it free?
There is a free plan for one parent: the daily WhatsApp check-in, a reminder and an alert to the family. The full plan, with phone calls, medicine reminders, reports and our care desk, is $12 a month for the whole family, after 14 days free.
Which languages do you support?
Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi and English — and, for parents outside India, Urdu, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, French, Filipino, Indonesian, German, Italian, Turkish and Romanian.
What happens if my parent does not reply?
We send a gentle reminder, then call them. If they still do not answer, we alert you and then the local contacts you choose.
Is this medical advice?
No. We track, remind and coordinate. Doctors diagnose and prescribe. In an emergency, call the local emergency number (112 in India).
Does my parent have to agree?
Yes. They tap "Yes, I agree" on WhatsApp (or press 1 on our call) before anything starts, and can stop at any time.
Who can see my parent’s health information?
Only the family members on your plan. It is stored on our servers in India, phone numbers, addresses and notes are encrypted, and it is never sold or used for advertising. Two named people in our team can open an account only to help you, and every such action is logged.
What if my parent does not want to be checked on?
Nothing starts without their yes, and they can reply STOP at any time. It is one message a day, answered with one tap, and that one tap tells all their children at once — so there are fewer worried calls, not more.
My parent does not use WhatsApp. Can they still use it?
Yes. Choose "phone call" when you add them. We call once a day at the time you pick, in their language, and they press 1 if they have taken their medicines, 2 if not, or 3 if they would like you to call. No answer after three calls an hour apart, and you are alerted. It works on any phone, even a landline, in 25 countries, including India, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
What if my parent needs help between check-ins?
They can send SOS on WhatsApp at any time, or write "help", "chest pain" or "I fell" in their own language. You and the rest of the family are alerted at once, and they are reminded of the emergency number where they live. It does not replace calling emergency services.
Can my siblings see updates too?
Yes. Up to 4 family members can join, and each chooses how they get alerts.
I live outside the US. Can I use it?
Yes. Families use it from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, the Gulf, Singapore, Europe and New Zealand — and from other cities in India. The app works wherever you are.
My parents do not live in India. Can I use it?
Yes. The daily WhatsApp check-in, alerts to the family, reports and the emergency card work wherever your parent uses WhatsApp, in English, nine Indian languages or Urdu, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, French, Filipino, Indonesian, German, Italian, Turkish and Romanian, and quote the emergency number of their country. The follow-up phone call reaches 25 countries, including India, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar today. Tests and refills are arranged in India only.
How do I pay?
The first 14 days are free and need no card. After that it is $12/month or $99/year, in US dollars, by card. Cancel any time.
Athnova Care tracks and coordinates care. It does not diagnose, prescribe or replace a doctor. In a medical emergency in India call 112.
Know every day that your parents are okay
One WhatsApp message a day in their language. A phone call if they go quiet. An alert to you if something is wrong.
No card needed · $12 a month for the whole family after the trial, or the free plan for one parent · cancel any time