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Helen W. Lach, Ph.D., RN, CNL, FGSA, FAAN

Associate Dean for Research; Ph.D. Program Director


Education

  • John A. Hardford Foundation Claire Fagin Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Washington University and University of Iowa
  • Ph.D., Nursing, ¶¶Òõpro
  • NINR Pre-Doctoral Fellowship, ¶¶Òõpro
  • M.S.N. (R), Gerontological Nursing, ¶¶Òõpro
  • B.S.N., ¶¶Òõpro

Research Interests

Lach's research interests are primarily in the area of falls and injuries in older adults, with a special interest in fear of falling. She has also studied safety problems for people with Alzheimer's disease in the home setting, and other issues in health education/health promotion. She is interested in theory-based interventions to improve older adults' and caregivers' awareness and self-management of these concerns.

Publications and Media Placements

Honors and Awards

  • ¶¶Òõpro Research Institute Fellow, 2022
  • Distinguished Nurse Educator Award, National Hartford Centers of Gerontological Nursing ¶¶Òõpro, 2020
  • Saint Louis Magazine Nurse of the Year, Educator, 2018
  • ¶¶Òõpro Faculty ¶¶Òõpro Award, 2016
  • ¶¶Òõpro Faculty Leadership and Service Award, 2016
  • ¶¶Òõpro SLU-Star Award, 2016
  • Fellow, American Academy of Nursing, 2015
  • March of Dimes Missouri Nurse of the Year -Research, 2016
  • Missouri Fall Prevention Hall of Fame, 2012
  • Fellow, Gerontological Society of America, 2009

Professional Organizations and Associations

  • Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science, 2012 - present
  • National Hartford Centers for Gerontological Nursing, 2009 - present
  • International Dementia Scholars Collaborative, 2012 - present
  • Midwest Nursing Research Society, 1995 - present
  • American Nurses Association, 1998 - present
  • Gerontological Society of America, 1987 - present
  • Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society, Delta Lambda Chapter, 1986 - present