Loving the community spirit

We recently asked three local companies if they'd mind making room for promoting Saving Little Hearts on their own websites. All three have jumped on board to help out - so special thanks to Moondollars Cafe, SEC Grill Toppers, and Cross Contaminated.

Medinteract launches community service initiative by making ALZselftest.com available to Arbor Terrace

Early screening for Alzheimer’s Disease with 98% accuracy of cognitive impairment now available

Developed by Dr. John H. Dougherty, a leading neurologist, founder of Medinteract and Medical Director of the Cole Neuroscience Center at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, the ALZselftest empowers people to monitor their cognitive health and identify potential problems as early as possible.

In 2002, Dr. Dougherty developed the Self Test, a paper test designed to identify cognitive impairment at the earliest possible stages. Due to the alarming rate of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) sufferers going undiagnosed, Dr. Dougherty has adapted his existing test for computer use, and has made it available directly to the public online.

In support of our mission to support early diagnosis of AD, Medinteract is pleased to announce a new partnership to provide testing to residents of Arbor Terrace in Knoxville. For the initial phase of the testing, the 90 residents of Arbor Terrace will have an opportunity to take the test, with a follow-up scheduled six months later to monitor any potential changes in cognitive ability. Joy Hall, Executive Director of Arbor Terrace, states "Our Memory Care program was designed specifically to provide interventions to those seniors needing additional support, and as a way to offer help within our own community. With regular use of the ALZselftest we are better equipped to measure the effectiveness of these interventions and to tailor programs that will serve each of our residents."

In addition to providing the tests, Medinteract will also provide an intern to assist in training staff and administering tests.

Since its launch in November 2008, ALZselftest.com has steadily grown in popularity. Once visiting, users find a wealth of information about Alzheimer’s Disease. The ALZselftest, proven to be 98% accurate in clinical studies for diagnosing cognitive impairment, can be taken in about 10 minutes and is available to the general public for only $20. To-date, tests have been taken by users in 50 states and more than 13 countries.

Ongoing clinical studies of the ALZselftest show it is 98% accurate in distinguishing those with cognitive impairment from non-impaired persons. This rate is achieved because ALZselftest measures all of the cognitive domains, unlike other Alzheimer’s tests. Studies also show 95% accuracy at distinguishing between the stages of Alzheimer’s, including Mild Cognitive Impairment. By contrast, the widely used screening test, MMSE, only reaches 83% diagnostic accuracy and 67% accuracy in distinguishing between stages of Alzheimer’s Disease.

According to the National Institute on Aging, scientists estimate nearly 5 million Americans currently suffer from AD. “The earlier you diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease, the better your chances of managing the disease without severe impairment,” says Dr. Dougherty. “Unfortunately, 60% of people with early signs of the disease go undiagnosed until they are past the early stages, when treatment options are best. Our goal was to make low-cost screening available to the general public so they can monitor their cognitive health, just as they would monitor blood pressure or blood sugar levels.”

The test, research and supporting statistical data, as well as comprehensive resources for those wishing to learn more about AD, are available at www.alzselftest.com.

z11 communications is proud to launch the new Girls on the Run of Knoxville web site

We're pleased to announce the launch of the new Girls on the Run of Knoxville web site.

Girls on the Run of Knoxville is an Independent Council of Girls on the Run International, which has a network of over 160 locations across the United States and Canada. A nonprofit program for girls in the 3rd through 8th grades, their mission is to educated and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.

Girls on the Run combines training for a 5K running event with healthy living education. Their programs instill self-esteem and strong values through health education, life skills development, mentoring relationships, and physical training - all through an active collaboration with girls and their parents, schools, volunteers, staff, and the community.

For more information or to get involved, visit them online.

Eco-Logical Environmental Solutions & Pest Management Corporation (EES) launches new web site

Eco-Logical Environmental Solutions & Pest Management Corporation (EES), Knoxville’s local and family owned pest management company, offers Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs for residential pest control and for commercial pest control. EES services are designed to protect a client’s environment against household insects, wood destroying organisms and rodent pests.

In addition to a “Green” approach to General Pest Control, EES is specially trained in new construction pre-treatments that provide homeowners with long-term structural protection against subterranean termites. These environmentally sensitive applications are both EPA and HUD allowed and qualify builders for “Green Points” through various Associations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.

For more information, visit the new EES web site.

JFG Flats video and photo construction updates

One of the two-bedroom units now has a complete set of kitchen appliances, so this seemed like a good time to get some new photos and video of the awesome view of the building and downtown Knoxville views.

The video is rough, but a video tour of the unit will be available in a couple weeks. We'll wait until the washer/dryer is in place (provided in all units).

Photos.

Video.

SEC Grilltoppers launches online store for grilling and tailgating supplies

Just a few months after launching a successful wholesale business, Julia Hurley has stepped into the online retail business with the announcement of SECGrilltoppers.com. The new site is targeted to tailgating parties and everyday grilling for the super-fan of SEC sports, but is also adding more sports-related products each week so that the site has something for everyone.

For those that can't live without putting an SEC logo, Tennessee being the obvious choice, on a piece of meat - SEC Grilltoppers is for you!

Saving Little Hearts on WBIR

Saving Little Hearts was recently featured on WBIR. z11 communications has a special fondness for this group, and would like to encourage everyone to view the following video to learn a bit more. (Thank you WBIR for this excellent story).