The problem CareMate solves

The elderly population is growing, and many older adults live independently without daily physical support from family members or caregivers. This can lead to difficulties in maintaining regular routines, managing health conditions, and receiving immediate help during emergencies. The "CareMate" app aims to address this gap by providing a digital solution that connects elderly users with caregivers, health professionals, and family members, ensuring their safety, well-being, and comfort.

Challenges we ran into

• Getting firebase functions to work was challenging
• Faced a lot of issues with payment for firebase
• Could not find a good API for video calling
• Could not get a whatsapp API key in time
• Had issues with health connect APIs on the mobile app to collect data