We’ve all heard heartbreaking stories of people who needed help but were found too late. Chuck was one of them. He was a close friend of mine, and when he passed away alone in his apartment, it took four days before anyone noticed. His neighbors only realized something was wrong because of the smell. Gene Hackman’s story is just as devastating. Lost in a dementia haze, he remained in his home for days after his wife passed away, unable to call for help. These tragedies happen more often than we think, but they don’t have to. A reclusive friend of mine, Chuck, passed away alone in his apartment and wasn’t found until the neighbors complained about the odor. This haunting experience stayed with me for years. Then, my wife developed dementia and was unable to care for herself, much like Hackman’s wife. What would happen to her if I were to die suddenly? We keep track of wolves in national parks, and ranchers use chips to track cattle. Everywhere we look, technology is used to track shipments, animals, and objects. So, why can't we track our loved ones without imposing on their privacy? Well, now we can. CheckOnMe was created to prevent these situations. By using the motion sensors in a smartphone, our app detects when a phone hasn’t moved for a set period. If no activity is detected, it automatically alerts up to three emergency contacts. If the phone experiences a sudden impact, the alert is sent immediately. For just $15 a year, this simple solution can be the difference between life and loss. No one should die unnoticed. A small step today can provide security for tomorrow.