Every journey has a signal. PorchLink finds it first.
Helping families recognize meaningful changes earlier, so they can support independence with confidence.
Our Origin
By the time we realized something was wrong, the disease had already progressed. The small shifts in routine were there — they were just easy to miss.
— Founder, on Abuela Carmen
The First Signals
Small signals, big meaning
Wake Patterns
Changes in when the day starts can be an early sign of a shifting routine.
Overnight Activity
Restlessness or activity at unusual hours often appears before anything else does.
Getting Around
Shifts in outings and time away from home can reveal changes in independence.
Movement
Steady declines in movement around the home can quietly signal developing issues.
Connection
Fewer interactions with others can signal changes in wellbeing.
Interaction Rhythm
Changes in tapping, swiping, and typing pace can reveal subtle shifts in coordination and response time.
Privacy-First Design
What we promise
PorchLink was built on a simple belief: technology supporting aging at home should never feel intrusive.
Own your data
Stay anonymous
No cameras
No recordings
Getting Started
How it works
Install the app
Your loved one installs PorchLink on their phone. No additional hardware, cameras, or wearables needed.
It learns their routine
PorchLink passively senses everyday device usage like phones, TVs, and toothbrushes to build a baseline of normal daily patterns. Our machine learning models build a baseline of normal daily patterns, unique to each person.
You're notified when things shift
When meaningful changes appear, you receive a gentle notification to check in before situations escalate.
PorchLink signal processing technology — Patent Pending
Behind PorchLink
Meet the Founder
Hola — I'm Laura Garrison, Founder and CEO of PorchLink. I've spent two decades building technology for the federal government, including health systems at the VA, before turning that experience toward a problem much closer to home.
My grandmother Carmen lived independently in Puerto Rico for many years. Like many families, we didn't recognize her early signs of dementia until the changes were impossible to ignore. The small shifts in her daily routine were there, but they were easy to miss.
From my family to yours, this is what I wish we had for her. 💜
LG
Common Questions
What families ask
Do we need to change anything?
No. A smartphone is all that’s required. If there are everyday smart devices around, like a TV, tablet, or headphones, PorchLink can use those too, but they aren’t required.
What’s needed to get started?
A smartphone and an email address for each person in the Care Circle.
How many people can be in a Care Circle?
Up to four people total, including you. Small by design, so it stays the people who are closest.
Can my Circle include family in another country?
Yes. Care Circles work across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Chile, and Colombia. The app is available in English and Spanish.
How do I share with my Circle?
When you sign up, you’ll get codes you can email or text to the people you want included. They join with the code.
Who sees what’s shared?
Only the people in your Care Circle. Anything can be set to private at any time.
What happens if the internet and cell go down?
PorchLink keeps working. Off-Grid Mode runs on its own and picks back up when the connection returns, so a storm or outage doesn’t leave a gap.
PorchLink delivers Artificial Intelligence as a Service (AIaaS) to your Care Circle. Request access for your family.
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