CareTask wins Rep. Maggie Goodlander’s 2025 Congressional App Challenge in New Hampshire’s Second District

When asked what inspired the creation of CareTask, the students said, “The idea for CareTask was born out of a simple yet powerful observation: aging parents and grandparents often struggle to manage their daily health routines, while family members feel helpless trying to support them from afar. During the pandemic, this challenge became even more visible. Many seniors missed medications, forgot appointments, or became confused about overlapping instructions from multiple caregivers. At the same time, their families were left worrying, calling frequently, and keeping handwritten lists that were easy to lose.

“Our team realized that while there are countless health apps on the market, most are designed for individual users, not for shared caregiving. Existing solutions often focus on tracking data but fail to provide the emotional connection and collaboration that real families need. We wanted to bridge this gap by creating a simple, shared, and secure platform that strengthens the bond between patients and caregivers through technology.

“Personally, I was inspired by my grandmother, who lives alone and has multiple prescriptions. Watching my family coordinate her care through group chats and paper notes showed how inefficient and stressful the process can be. It wasn’t a lack of effort; it was a lack of tools built for human connection. This experience motivated us to design an app that transforms caregiving from a fragmented task into a collaborative experience.

“We were also inspired by the growing movement toward digital health equity. Many seniors are left behind by complicated medical apps. We wanted CareTask to be different: an app that values clarity, accessibility, and trust over complexity. That’s why we focused on large buttons, minimal text, and a clean interface. Every design choice was made with empathy in mind, ensuring seniors could use the app comfortably while caregivers found it efficient.

“In essence, CareTask was inspired by both a personal story and a societal need. We wanted to prove that technology doesn’t have to replace human care: it can enhance it. By connecting families through shared dashboards, reminders, and real-time updates, we aimed to reduce anxiety, improve medication adherence, and restore peace of mind for everyone involved.

“Our ultimate inspiration was the belief that healthcare should feel human, and that even small digital innovations can make daily life safer, simpler, and more connected for those who need it most.”