How is your business helping to solve the health, social, or economic challenges created by COVID19?
The current situation in nursing home is a disaster. In Maine, the lock down is forcing these institutions to lock people in their room, preventing families and visitors to come. For the dementia sufferers, it's a drama behind doors beyond your wildest imagination. People are confused, more isolated than ever and do not understand anything, including the fact that everyone is wearing mask and locking them up them in their bedrooms, 24/7. There is absolutely no television program adequate for dementia sufferers, they generate anxiety and stress and this population can not follow a plot. Memory Lane is the only solution available at the moment to help reduce anxiety, fear, stress and confusion by providing 24/7 adapted programing to this population. Memory Lane follows the circadian rythm of the day through a plot free series of sessions adapted for the end viewer. It offers respite to the caregiver and a unique relief to help with the associated stress related to the current Covid 19 situation. We bring the exterior, inside.
Does your business contribute most to recovery, response, or resilience?
Response - we're responding directly to issues caused or exacerbated by the COVID-19 outbreak.
What is the stage of your product development?
I have a market ready product/service. I have sold to customers.
What strengths does your team bring? Include skills and personal experience with the problem.
The Memory Lane team is composed of the Cedars, a Portland based nursing home established in Maine since more than 90 years. The Cedars have evaluated and participated in the product development of the product since its inception. Alban Maino, CEO and founder of Memory Lane, former president of the Maine Film Association, is a film producer with more than 30 years experience in the healthcare and entertainment industry. The board of directors behind Memory Lane is composed of experienced and renown business leaders who have a detailed record of successful ventures. The Cedars as well as other nursing homes in Maine have vetted and vouched for the Memory Lane solution as one of the only tool available for dementia sufferers.
What countries do you operate in?
USA
Is your company headquartered in a US "Opportunity Zone"?
No