Almost 40% of older population suffering from late-life depression, researchers argue that human's conscious and unconscious physiological behaviors and habits stem from their psychological well-being. Social interaction and preserving cognitive abilities are vital elements of the active aging. With the correct digital tool and proper utilisation of the active aging program, older people's independence and their sense of purpose could be vastly improved in a way that will also benefit the community.
The “Favor” is a collaborative and an interactive micro-volunteering app that encourages its users to ask or grant simple favors from other users. It is designed to provide nonemergency aid via in-app messaging or in person; at