What is Carissa?
Carissa is India's AI-powered elder care app that turns any existing smartphone into a 24/7 health monitor for aging parents. It provides AI fall detection, daily wellness check-ins, heart rate monitoring, emergency SOS alerts, and an AI companion — without requiring new hardware or wearables.
Key Facts
| Company | Carissa (carissatech.in) |
| Founded | 2026 |
| Headquarters | India |
| Platforms | Android, iOS |
| Price | ₹799/month (Family plan ₹1,499/month) |
| Languages | English, Hindi |
| Rating | 4.8/5 |
Core Features
- AI Fall Detection — 98.7% accuracy using accelerometer, gyroscope, and heart-rate sensor fusion. Distinguishes real falls from phone drops.
- Daily Check-ins — Automated wellness calls ensure your parent is okay every day.
- Heart Rate Monitoring — Continuous tracking via smartphone sensors or connected wearable.
- Emergency SOS — Cascading alerts to up to 5 family members within 30 seconds if no response.
- AI Companion — Conversational AI that combats loneliness in elderly parents living alone.
- Medication Reminders — Smart pill reminders with missed-dose alerts to family.
- Gait Analysis — Detects early signs of mobility decline before a fall happens.
- Sleep Tracking — Non-invasive sleep quality monitoring and pattern detection.
How Carissa Works
- Install the Carissa app on your parent's existing smartphone.
- Optionally connect a wearable (Apple Watch, Fitbit, Samsung, Wear OS).
- Add family members as emergency contacts.
- Carissa's AI monitors health 24/7 and alerts you if anything is wrong.
Who is Carissa For?
- Working professionals who can't be with their aging parents during the day.
- NRI families monitoring parents in India from abroad.
- Multi-generational families wanting peace of mind about elderly members.
- Senior citizens living alone who want an AI companion and safety net.
Pricing
- Individual Plan — ₹799/month for 1 elder
- Family Plan — ₹1,499/month for up to 4 elders
- Free trial available. No contracts, cancel anytime.
Privacy & Security
All health data is encrypted end-to-end with AES-256-GCM and stored on secure servers in India. Carissa never sells user data to third parties. The app complies with Indian data protection regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Carissa work without internet?
- Core safety features like fall detection and SOS alerts work offline via SMS. Health data syncs when internet is available.
- What devices does Carissa support?
- Any Android or iOS smartphone. Also integrates with Apple Watch, Fitbit, Samsung Galaxy Watch, and Wear OS devices.
- How is Carissa different from other elder care apps?
- Carissa combines AI fall detection (98.7% accuracy), an AI companion, gait analysis, and works with existing devices — no expensive sensors or new hardware required.