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Geriatric Depression Screening...
The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) is a screening tool designed specifically for older adults who may need further evaluation for depression. It is a valuable and reliable measurement tool used in clinical practice and research programs. If you suspect you are suffering from depression, you can answer the questions yourself.
Instructions: Choose the best answer for how you have felt over the past week.
| Yes | No | ||
| 1 | Are you basically satisfied with your life? | ||
| 2 | Have you dropped many of your activities and interests? | ||
| 3 | Do you feel that your life is empty? | ||
| 4 | Do you often get bored? | ||
| 5 | Are you in good spirits most of the time? | ||
| 6 | Are you afraid that something bad is going to happen to you? | ||
| 7 | Do you feel happy most of the time? | ||
| 8 | Do you often feel helpless? | ||
| 9 |
Do you prefer to stay at home, rather than going out and doing things? |
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| 10 | Do you feel that you have more problems with memory than most? | ||
| 11 | Do you think it is wonderful to be alive now? | ||
| 12 | Do you feel worthless the way you are now? | ||
| 13 | Do you feel full of energy? | ||
| 14 | Do you feel that your situation is hopeless? | ||
| 15 | Do you think that most people are better off than you are? |
Scoring: Score one point if you answered NO to Questions 1, 5 7, 11, 13. Score one point if you answered YES to Questions 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15. Total your points.
TOTAL
If you have a score of five or more points, you should contact your health care provider for further evaluation.
Author: Jerry Yesavage, M.D., Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University Medical Center. Reference: Yesavage JA, Brink TL, Rose TL, Lum O, Huang V, Adey MB, Leirer VO: Development and validation of a geriatric depression screening scale: A preliminary report. Journal of Psychiatric Research. 17: 37-49, 1983.
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