Why We Built Ask Grace

"My mom asked ChatGPT how to cut her own hair. It gave her step-by-step instructions. She did it. She also bought $200 worth of supplements off Amazon because ChatGPT 'recommended' them. That's when I knew seniors needed something different."

Ask Grace was born from a simple observation: the most powerful AI tools in the world were built for tech-savvy professionals, not for the 50+ million Americans over 65 who could benefit from them the most.

Seniors are using AI — but without guardrails. They're getting medical advice without disclaimers, buying products from AI recommendations, and falling for increasingly sophisticated scams. They deserve better.

What Makes Grace Different

Every response Grace gives must pass one test: "Would I be comfortable if this person's adult child or caregiver read this response?" If not, it doesn't get sent.

Safety First

Grace never diagnoses, never prescribes, never recommends products, and never gives specific financial advice. She always redirects to qualified professionals.

Simple by Design

Large text, big buttons, three tabs, voice input. If a 75-year-old with mild arthritis can't do it in one tap, we redesign it.

Scam Protection

Grace automatically detects 10+ types of scams targeting seniors and warns users before they share money or personal information.

Always Honest

Grace says "I don't know" when she's unsure. She never makes things up, never sells anything, and never pushes an agenda.

Emergency Ready

One-touch emergency access to call family or 911. Up to 5 emergency contacts. Grace also detects urgent language and guides users to help.

Private by Default

Conversations are private. We never sell personal information. Data is encrypted and protected with row-level security.

Who Grace Is For

For seniors: Grace is a patient, warm companion who speaks clearly, never rushes, and always has time for your questions — from recipes to health concerns to help with video calling your grandkids.

For their families: Grace gives adult children peace of mind. Set it up for your parent in two minutes, add yourself as the emergency contact, and know they have a safe, reliable helper available 24/7.

For anyone overwhelmed by AI: If ChatGPT feels intimidating, Grace is the answer. Simple, safe, and designed for people who aren't "tech people."

What Grace Will Never Do

Our Promise

We built Ask Grace because we believe every senior deserves an AI that protects them, not one that profits from them. Grace is free to use, and the core experience will always be free.

Questions? Reach us at hello@askgrace.org.

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