The Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore
Traditional TV — its noise, pacing, and constant demands on short-term memory — raises cortisol and triggers agitation in people with dementia. Yet screens remain the default way to get through the day.
Americans living with dementia
11 Million care partners at home
of us will develop dementia
48% of women, 35% of men
people affected worldwide
projected to nearly triple by 2050
The Heart of Memory Lane TV – Rosette's Story
Our Inspiration
“My grandmother Rosette had Alzheimer's. The TV meant to entertain her was triggering her anxiety and worsening her symptoms — and her care partners, despite their dedication, had no better option than to turn it on just to manage the day. There was television for dogs and cats. There was nothing designed for her.
So I began showing her my own footage — slow, calming visuals, gentle music, soundscapes matched to her symptoms. The effect was immediate: she smiled, relaxed, and found peace, even in her most difficult moments.
That was the seed of Memory Lane TV."
Alban Maino, President of The Memory Lane TV Foundation
Rosette's story plays out every day, in every kind of home:
Maria, a nurse, runs a dementia unit of twelve. When agitation escalates, her only choices are a TV that worsens confusion — or medication. She needs something that soothes without side effects.
James, a son, juggles work, family, and his mother's Alzheimer's. TV overstimulates her, nights are restless, and he's caught between duty and burnout.
Memory Lane TV was built for all of them — and the millions like them.
The Netflix of Memory Care
Memory Lane TV turns screen time into care — the only streaming platform truly designed for people living with dementia, easing symptoms, offering respite, and restoring dignity.
Two 24/7 Live Stream channels
- plot-free content synchronized with the rhythm of the day: sunrise scenes in the morning, mealtime films that stimulate appetite, engagement in the afternoon, calming content through sundowning, quiet by evening
1,500+ proprietary films on demand, science-backed
- an on-demand library across 14 collections, each produced under our therapeutic content protocol, constantly growing
Memory Personalized Playlists
- matched to each person's history and engagement level, from serene nature visuals to quizzes and seated yoga
A care partner channel
- training, education, and tools that give families and professionals respit
Clinically Informed. User Tested.
Research Backed.
An evidence-based Platform Already Making an Impact
Memory Lane TV was developed over ten years alongside leading research institutions — including ten years in professionally managed care communities, shaped by more than 1,000 residents — and grounded in 50+ years of published multi-sensory research. Today, it's in homes and care communities across the nation.
10 Years of Research, Leadership & Excellence
Discover the evidence behind the platform.
Hear from MLTV Users Themselves
Memory Lane TV Free — State by State
We're building a network of support to ensure therapeutic media is available to everyone, regardless of their financial situation or location. The maps below shows where we're actively campaigning to make Memory Lane TV a free resource.
Your contribution helps us reach more communities and transform care nationwide.
Your Gift is Tax-Deductible
The Memory Lane Foundation is fiscally sponsored by the Social Impact Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. This means every donation you make is fully tax-deductible and directly supports our mission to transform dementia care. The Social Impact Fund (SIF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization recognized as a leader in managing charitable projects.
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Where memories meet innovation — creating moments of joy for those who need it most.
Make Memory Lane TV free for every family facing dementia.