About the Authors

Reza Ahmadi and Kay Hodson Carlton are Co-Project Directors for the WellCome Home Project and Professors at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.

Mr. Reza Ahmadi is Associate Professor of Design at Ball State University. He holds an MA in Interior Design from Florida State University and Master of Architecture from Kansas State University. Mr. Ahmadi has been teaching in architecture and interior design disciplines in Louisiana, Kansas, Missouri, California and Indiana for over 20 years. His research interest is "elderly environment". In the past 8 years, Reza has authored numerous articles related to aging and the corresponding built environment.

Dr. Kay Hodson Carlton is Professor of Nursing and Coordinator of Learning Resources and Distance Education for the School of Nursing. Dr Hodson Carlton is a registered nurse with experience in medical surgical nursing. She holds a Masters Degree in Nursing and Library Science and a Doctoral Degree in Instructional Systems Technology. Kay's interest is in the design, development and implementation of instructional materials. Dr. Hodson Carlton's most recent research and publications relate to partnerships in healthcare through telecommunications including web-based instruction.

Consultants:

Many thanks to the following consultants for the development of the WellCome Home Project. Without their hard work and assistance, this project would not have been possible.

Paul Biner, PhD, Professor, Department of Psychological Science, Ball State University: Development and Implementation of Project Evaluation

Shirley Confino-Rehder, Contribution of Home Tour/Problem Solutions Pictures and Narrative

Dave Garrow, B.S., Assistant Coordinator of Technical Services, School of Nursing, Ball State University: WebMaster and technical development and support of WellCome Home Web Site

Mary Jo Peterson, Contribution of Friendly Kitchen Pictures and Narrative

Susan Philliber, External Evaluator of WellCome Home Project

Phil Stafford, PhD, Director of Evergreen Institute on Elderly Environments: Development of Train the Trainer portion of the WellCome Home Project

Stacy Wolfe, OTR, Occupational Therapist, Contribution of Home Modification and Safety Material

Advisory Board:

Thanks for the contribution of time by the following individuals who served on our Advisory Board for the Wellcome Home Project. We appreciate their input.

Bob Carton, Retired

Valerie Cook, LifeStream Incorporated, Yorktown, Indiana

Mike Mezo, Architect

Laurie Mitchell, BS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, Maumee, Ohio

Cathy Morton, Graphic Designer, Ball State University

Brian Sinclair, Professor and Chair, Architecture Department, Ball State University

Jack Wyman, Professor of Architecture, Ball State University