The LiveWell Innovation Hub™ enables the rapid application of emerging technologies in residential care and creates new market opportunities to improve the lives of residents and staff living in long-term care communities.
As the population of older adults continues to grow, so does the need for elder care services. Providers of senior residential care, including those running assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement communities are increasingly challenged by increased demand and dwindling resources. It is imperative that long-term care communities innovate.
The LiveWell Innovation Hub aims to drive improvements in residential care with a unique setting for the rapid development and launch of promising technologies. Participating companies have project space in the Innovation Hub which is located in a Life Plan Community, with access to world-class service providers, a nationally recognized facility, and – importantly – residents, families, and facility staff. This real-world setting offers ready access to customers for Human Centered Design, rapid prototyping, and testing. The Malden Collective team and our network of experts support participants with the entire process, including scaling up.
LiveWell Innovation Hub™ Leadership
Barbara Kohnen Adriance, MPP
Founder and CEO, The Malden Collective and Founder of the LiveWell Method™
Barbara Kohnen Adriance, Founder and CEO, is a cross-cultural professional whose career has spanned the fields of international development, education, and health. Her specialty is sparking new ideas, public policies, programs, and services and building the governance, business, and people infrastructure to sustain them over time. With degrees in public policy and international relations, Barbara takes a multidisciplinary and multilateral perspective. She is committed to the creation and advancement of new knowledge that improves the human condition.
Barbara leads the LiveWell project through her company, The Malden Collective. She has been working since 2015 with Oregon’s Department of Human Services/Aging and People with Disabilities and many committed stakeholders. She is committed to building healthy and sustainable communities and has extensive experience building organizations and programs that seek to transform individuals and organizations in the US and Latin America.
Andy Switky
Founder, Code Name Collective and Engineering Faculty Member, Stanford University
Andy’s work is focused on the design and building of complex systems, particularly in healthcare and the social determinants of health. A 16-year veteran of IDEO before starting Code Name Collective, Andy leverages design and design thinking to help address the needs of poor and vulnerable populations. Recent projects have been focused on housing assistance through a long-running collaboration with the Santa Clara County Housing Authority, and workforce development as co-chair of NOVA, the workforce board for Silicon Valley.
Andy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and has taught core curriculum in the School of Engineering at Stanford since 2011. He is the holder of 20 patents and 17 patents pending.
Steven Mitchell, MA
Creative Director + Designer
Principal and Creative Director of Steven Mitchell Design, LLC, Steven has created branding and marketing for numerous clients within healthcare, including CareOregon, Releasing Time to Care, Legacy Meridian Park, and LiveWell. He has also worked extensively within the tech sector, serving clients such as Siemens, Intel, and HP. Steve is passionate about working with organizations that focus on the well-being of others, especially non-profits whose mission includes human flourishing. With more than 20 years of experience as a creative problem-solver, Steve excels at helping clients tackle complex communications needs.
Innovation Hub™ Partnerships
Real-world Opportunities for Real-time Improvement
The Malden Collective has extensive on-the-ground experience working inside communities and understanding the real issues and concerns of staff and residents. Our focus on quality improvement and excellent track record are both backed by strong academic research and will support Innovation Hub participants at every stage.
The LiveWell Innovation Hub™ has entered into a pilot agreement with a leading Life Plan Community with nearly 400 residents. Participating companies will have access on-site to real residents and real staff in working facilities to test designs in real-time, allowing rapid prototyping to improve designs that meet real needs.
Inquiries
Interested parties should contact Barbara at andys@maldencollective.com
You may also download more information on the Innovation Hub Tech Accelerator and how to apply.