Dr. Geri Hall, PhD, RN, FAAN
Geri Hall was an exceptional nurse — a master educator and communicator, a keen observer, and an innovative clinician whose work transformed geriatric nursing and dementia care. She had a rare ability to teach across disciplines and levels, from CNAs to senior faculty, in both acute and long-term care settings. Internationally recognized, she was also a highly sought-after presenter and consultant.
Progressively Lowered Stress Threshold (PLST) model
Source. Hall, G.R., & Buckwalter, K.C. (1987). Progressively lowered stress threshold: A conceptual model for care of adults with Alzheimer's disease. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 1, 399–406.
Archives & Special Collections
Extended PLST Resource Repository
A curated collection of primarily published research related to the PLST model, including works by Dr. Geri Hall, Dr. Kathleen “Kitty” Buckwalter, and other scholars.
Library Archive of Dr. Kathleen “Kitty” Buckwalter’s Work
A searchable archive of Dr. Buckwalter’s scholarly contributions to geriatric mental health and dementia care is available via the university library.
Historical Caregiver Document (1992–1997)
This document was developed as part of the NIH-funded study “PLST Model Effectiveness for Rural ADRD Caregivers” and has been archived as a historical resource.
Foundational Research Papers on the PLST Model
