Life with Fiona

One Tuesday. Two cities. Everyone okay.

Margaret, 74, lives on her own in Pasadena and likes it that way. Her daughter Priya lives in Chicago and worries anyway. Here’s their day.

Margaret and Priya are illustrative characters. Their story shows how Fiona Band is designed to work.

S1 · 7:00 am
7:00 am
A gentle start
Margaret hears
“Good morning, Margaret. It’s sunny and 64°. Your physio is at eleven, and Joan asked if you’re walking today.”
Priya sees
Nothing. Her phone stays quiet when all is well.
T3 · Pill organiser
8:30 am
Medicine, handled
Margaret hears
“That’s your morning tablets done. I’ll remind you about the evening ones after dinner.”
Priya sees
Fiona · Family
Mom’s morning medicine
Taken at 8:28 am
S2 · 10:00 am
10:00 am
A walk, arranged
Margaret hears
“Joan and Ruth are leaving the park gate at ten. I told them you’re on your way.”
Priya sees
Fiona · Family
Mom is out walking
With Joan and Ruth · 3,400 steps
S3 · 12:30 pm
12:30 pm
Lunch out
Margaret hears
“Your ride to Café Lune is two minutes away. The fare is $14, as we agreed.”
Priya sees
Fiona · Family
Ride booked
Mom’s heading to lunch with Maya
S4 · 3:00 pm
3:00 pm
Something to keep an eye on
Margaret hears
“Your heart rate has been a little higher than usual this afternoon. How are you feeling? Maybe some water and a rest?”
Priya sees
Fiona · Family
A gentle heads-up
Mom’s heart rate was higher than usual. She says she’s tired, and Fiona will keep watching.
S5 · 6:00 pm
6:00 pm
News from Aarav
Margaret hears
“Aarav sent a WhatsApp: he got the part in the school play! Want to reply?”
Priya sees
Nothing. Her phone stays quiet when all is well.
L02 · Voice in the kitchen
7:30 pm
A reminder from Priya
Margaret hears
“Priya says: your eye appointment is tomorrow at ten, and Ravi will pick you up at half past nine.”
Priya sees
Fiona · Family
Reminder delivered
Mom heard it at 7:31 pm
S6 · 9:30 pm
9:30 pm
Goodnight
Margaret hears
“Sleep well, Margaret. I’ll wake you at seven. Ravi’s coming at half past nine.”
Priya sees
Fiona · Family
All’s well today
Medicine, meals, a walk and lunch out.