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Scoring: Answers indicating depression are in bold and italicized; score one point for each one selected. A score of 0 to 5 is normal. A score greater than 5 suggests depression. Sources: Sheikh JI, Yesavage JA. Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS): recent evidence and development of a shorter version. Clin Gerontol. 1986 June;5(1/2):165-173.
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BEST TOOL: While there are many instruments available to measure depression, the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), first created by Yesavage, et al., has been tested and used extensively with the older population.
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Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Scoring Instructions Instructions: Score 1 point for each bolded answer. A score of 5 or more suggests depression. 1. Are you basically satisfied with your life? yes no 2. Have you dropped many of your activities and interests? yes no 3. Do you feel that your life is empty? yes no 4. Do you often get bored? yes ...
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Yesavage JA, Brink TL, Rose TL, et al. Development and validation of a geriatric depression screening scale: a preliminary report.
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Instructions: • Each answer counts one point. • Total score greater than five indicates probably depression. Issues: The GDS is a screening tool and not a diagnosis. Where a score of more than five is indicated, a more thorough clinical investigation should be undertaken.
The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) By: Lenore Kurlowicz, PhD, RN, CS. WHY: Depression is common in late life, effecting nearly five million of the 31 million Americans aged 65 and older. Both major and minor depression are reported in 13% of community dwelling older adults, 24% of older medical outpatients and 43% of both acute care and ...
The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) By: Sherry A. Greenberg, PhD, RN, GNP-BC, FGSA, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN Monmouth University, Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies. WHY: Depression and depressive symptoms are common in older adulthood and not a natural part of aging.
