They've come up with an app for the iPhone. Its not official yet, but we got a sneak peak today.
The kids are also gearing up for a big competition in May in San Diego.
The newly developed app in the works is called "Call Me" and a team of five boys from Clovis made it happen.
The team has been working since September to develop a smartphone app that will come in handy to elders.
They recently took first place at a local regional Championship for the app in an international science and technology competition.
The new app displays larger font and pictures making it easier for elders to maneuver.
One of the boy's grandpa suffered a brain injury a little more than a year ago, so using a smartphone can sometimes be confusing for him.
"Figuring out what to hit to make the phone calls," said senior citizen, Ben Person.
Now, Person can easily call his wife with two touches of a finger.
"This is the difference between being able to go outside and take a walk on his own," said Person's grandson.
Most elders didn't grow up with cell phones, so they're just trying to keep up with the times and with age comes arthritis and vision deterioration. This app may even help those with Alzheimer's disease that may only recognize someone from a certain time period.
"You can put in a photo of what they looked like ten years ago," said Joshua Lopez, one of the students who helped create the app.
After much research and speaking with specialists, the boys now have their app being looked at by apple. It'll be free and could hit the app store by next month.
The boys now need to raise $5,000 to head to the big championship at Legoland in San Diego.
The kids are also gearing up for a big competition in May in San Diego.
The newly developed app in the works is called "Call Me" and a team of five boys from Clovis made it happen.
The team has been working since September to develop a smartphone app that will come in handy to elders.
They recently took first place at a local regional Championship for the app in an international science and technology competition.
The new app displays larger font and pictures making it easier for elders to maneuver.
One of the boy's grandpa suffered a brain injury a little more than a year ago, so using a smartphone can sometimes be confusing for him.
"Figuring out what to hit to make the phone calls," said senior citizen, Ben Person.
Now, Person can easily call his wife with two touches of a finger.
"This is the difference between being able to go outside and take a walk on his own," said Person's grandson.
Most elders didn't grow up with cell phones, so they're just trying to keep up with the times and with age comes arthritis and vision deterioration. This app may even help those with Alzheimer's disease that may only recognize someone from a certain time period.
"You can put in a photo of what they looked like ten years ago," said Joshua Lopez, one of the students who helped create the app.
After much research and speaking with specialists, the boys now have their app being looked at by apple. It'll be free and could hit the app store by next month.
The boys now need to raise $5,000 to head to the big championship at Legoland in San Diego.