# Elderly Check-In Apps POM4U Helps You Keep Tabs on Your Loved Ones By Katherinev123 | Published 2012-07-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pom4u References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/lifestyle_leisure/service-helps-users-tabs-solitary-loved-daily-check-ins/) & [pom4u](http://www.pom4u.com) Ensuring your elderly loved ones are safe and secure is not always easy, but the POM4U app will give you some peace of mind in that regard. The London-based POM4U app is a web-based tool that allows you to [keep track of the elderly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/callcare) in your family by having them perform check-ins. A great way to monitor the safety of the people in your life who are [living alone or traveling by themselves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-safe), the POM4U app ('POM' stands for peace of mind) requires the person to check in on a daily basis via a phone or computer. The person is also required to check in when he or she is about to venture out, such as for a stroll outside, otherwise you are alerted by phone, text message or email. What's more, POM4U allows you to create groups of [family members and friends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sooncall) so that videos, photos and information can be shared in a social network-style way. Watch the video here to see how it works. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Elderly Safety Apps:** There is a growing need for mobile apps that ensure the safety of the elderly. - **Check-in Technology:** Check-in technology is becoming more prominent as a way to monitor and ensure the safety of loved ones. - **Social Networking for Family:** Social network-style apps are emerging as a way to keep families connected and informed about the well-being of the elderly. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** Healthcare providers could benefit from using check-in technology to monitor patients living alone. - **Technology:** Technological companies have the opportunity to develop more inclusive apps for aging populations. - **Social Networking:** Social networking companies are well-positioned to move into the elderly care space with innovative platforms that provide support for caregiving families. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Remote Elderly Care Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexa-together.md) - [Automated Wellness Monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkinbee1.md) - [Safety-Focused Phone Tracking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-monitor.md) - [Connected Personal Safety Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pom-safe.md) - [Empathy-Driven Well-Being Checks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellbeing-checks.md) - [AI-Powered Caregiver Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiwatchfulcompanion.md) - [IoT-Based Elderly Care Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mokosmart.md) - [Remote Caregiver Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-care-kit.md) - [Familial Health-Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momly-app.md)