Crutch

Crutch is a community‑powered support and safety app designed for seniors and people living alone.
It brings together younger seniors, neighbors, volunteers — and even individuals who also live alone — to create a caring network where everyone can offer help, companionship, and peace of mind. Whether you need a friendly check‑in, occasional assistance, or simply want to stay connected, Crutch makes independent living safer and more supported.

❤️ A Community That Cares
Crutch helps build meaningful connections. Younger seniors and volunteers can support older adults with daily tasks, social visits, or wellness check‑ins. People who live alone can also help others in similar situations, creating a circle of mutual support and understanding.

🚨 One‑Tap Emergency Alerts
In urgent situations, Crutch becomes a reliable emergency alarm system. With a single tap, seniors or individuals living alone can instantly notify trusted family members, caregivers, or local responders. This fast, simple alert system ensures help is always within reach.

🔒 AccessibilityService API Disclosure (Android)
Crutch uses Android AccessibilityService only for optional safety features, such as detecting configured emergency trigger interactions (for example, hardware key combinations) so SOS can be activated quickly.

This AccessibilityService feature is optional:
- You can decline and continue using the app.
- You can disable the permission at any time in Android Accessibility settings.

Data use for this feature:
- Used only for emergency trigger and safety workflow support.
- Not used for advertising.
- Not sold to third parties.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Groups for Peace of Mind
Crutch includes a dedicated Family Group feature that keeps loved ones connected. Seniors can share updates, send messages, and let their family know they’re safe and doing well. Families receive real‑time notifications, helping them stay informed and reassured.

⌚ Smart Watch Support
Crutch supports smart watch safety workflows (Wear OS and Apple Watch companion flows). Users can trigger SOS from supported watch actions, including Help button events and configured watch safety signals. This gives seniors and people living alone a faster way to request help, even when the phone is not in hand.

📅 Daily Check‑In for Independent Living
The built‑in Check‑In function allows seniors to send a quick daily status update. Whether it’s a short message or a simple “I’m okay,” family members and trusted contacts can see it instantly. This small daily action provides big comfort for families and helps seniors maintain independence with confidence.

🌍 Designed for Seniors & People Living Alone
Crutch is built with simplicity and clarity in mind. Large buttons, clean layouts, and intuitive navigation make it easy for seniors to use — even those who are not familiar with smartphones. Every feature is designed to support safety, independence, and connection.

⭐ Key Features
Community support from volunteers, younger seniors, and people living alone

One‑tap emergency alert to trusted contacts or local responders

Smart watch support for watch‑triggered SOS workflows

Daily check‑in messages shared with your family group

Family Group space for updates, reassurance, and communication

Simple, senior‑friendly interface

Ideal for seniors living independently or individuals living alone

Encourages connection, companionship, and mutual support

🌈 Why Crutch Matters
Millions of seniors and people living alone want to stay independent — but also want to feel safe, supported, and connected. Crutch bridges that gap by combining community care with modern safety tools. It empowers seniors to live confidently while giving families peace of mind.

Crutch helps people stay connected, supported, and safe — every day.