Geriatric Depression Scale

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This is suitable as a screening test for depression symptoms in the elderly; ideal for evaluating the clinical severity of depression and therefore for monitoring treatment. It is easy to administer, needs no prior psychiatric knowledge, a well-validated has been well validated in many environments. Depression assessments such as the 4-item Geriatric Depression Scale are easy and quick to perform, with a high sensitivity and specificity. There is also a 15-item version of the scale. Patients who screen positive for depression should be considered for antidepressants and be reassessed cognitively when their depression has lifted. Care must be taken, as dementia and depression often co-exist.

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Q1. Are you basically satisfied with your life? (single choice)

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Q2. Do you feel that your life is empty? (single choice)

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Q3. Are you afraid that something bad is going to happen to you? (single choice)

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Q4. Do you feel happy most of the time? (single choice)

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Q5. Have you dropped many of your activities and interests? (single choice)

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Q6. Do you often get bored? (single choice)

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Q7. Are you in good spirits most of the time? (single choice)

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Q8. Do you prefer to stay at home, rather than go out and do new things? (single choice)

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Q9. Do you feel you have more problems with memory than most? (single choice)

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Q10. Do you feel pretty worthless the way you are now? (single choice)

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Q11. Do you feel full of energy? (single choice)

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Q12. Do you feel that your situation is hopeless? (single choice)

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Q13. Do you think that most people are better off than you are? (single choice)

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