An AI companion that talks, checks in & supports the people you love
Family Ties AI is designed to support families living with life-changing conditions through intelligent, innovative technology — the everyday companionship and gentle structure that keeps a loved one healthy, engaged and connected.
No app to download · Works on WhatsApp, SMS & voice call · Available 24/7
No App Needed — works on the phone they already use
Families are living further apart than ever
Across every continent, modern life pulls families apart. Siblings scatter across cities, countries and time zones. What stays behind is a quiet, constant worry: is Mum eating properly today? Did Dad remember his medication? When did anyone last actually talk to them?
The people who need a little gentle support the most are often the ones least likely to ask for it. That's where an AI care companion comes in. Family Ties AI is designed to fill this gap — offering the everyday companionship, encouragement and gentle structure that keeps a loved one healthy, engaged and connected.
A kind, patient friend who is always available
Family Ties AI acts as an AI care companion that resides where your loved one already spends their time: on their phone. We connect through WhatsApp, messages, voice calls and SMS — no apps to download, no accounts to set up, and no new technology to learn. To your loved one, it simply feels like a kind, patient friend who is always there.
In the UK, over 3.9 million elderly individuals face chronic loneliness. This isolation can be particularly detrimental for those living with Alzheimer's, dementia or serious illnesses, accelerating their decline. With Family Ties AI, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing they have a companion who is always there.
"Loneliness is as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day."
The case for everyday companionshipEverything a loved one needs, in one gentle companion
Medication & appointments
Medication prompting, plus GP and hospital reminders so nothing important is missed.
Healthy habits
Gentle encouragement to stay active and eat well, woven into everyday conversation.
A daily journal
Remembers your loved one's important moments and the things that matter to them.
Friendly chats, 24/7
Always available, always patient — company whenever they'd like it, day or night.
Smart-watch & device integration
Track heart rate, blood-oxygen levels, ECG and sleep or activity from wearables.
Memory games
Playful activities that help keep the brain active and engaged.
Online shopping
Help with everyday tasks like ordering the essentials online.
Multi-language & multi-accent
Fully customisable voice, language and accent to suit each person.
Real-time family updates
A private monitoring channel visible to chosen family members, with alerts on anything that warrants attention.
Plus monthly wellbeing reports summarising your loved one's health and progress.
Our AI care companion supports loved ones while keeping families informed
Sophia is the warm, always-available companion at the heart of Family Ties AI. She talks, checks in, plays games, listens and gently guides your loved one through their day — and quietly keeps the family in the loop through a Family Portal that stays up to date in real time.
How Sophia works
Help us build something that truly makes a difference
Only 8 questions — it'll take under 3 minutes.
Take the surveyA family check-in system that just works
Zero learning curve
Your loved one doesn't download anything. They receive a message or a call from a friendly AI care companion — exactly the way they already use their phone today.
Always available, always patient
Every hour of every day, the companion is there. It never tires, never rushes, never forgets. The AI is designed to feel genuinely warm and human.
Truly personal
Customise the voice, language, accent, name and personality. A British grandmother in Manchester, a grandfather in Lahore, a tía in Mexico City — each is spoken to in their own way.
A complement, not a replacement
Family Ties AI is not a clinical service or a substitute for medical care. It provides the daily warmth, structure and connection that fills the gap between visits, calls and check-ups.
The point of difference: we're not trying to replace carers, care homes or family. We're building the soft, warm, daily layer of companionship and gentle health-keeping that sits alongside everything else in a loved one's life.
Give your loved one a companion who's always there
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