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Memory Joggers: Geriatric Depression Scale

Date: _________________________________

Interviewer: _____________________________

1. Are you basically satisfied with your life? (no)
2. Have you dropped m any of your activities and interests? (yes)
3. Do you feel that your life is empty? (yes)
4. Do you often get bored? (yes)
5. Are you in good spirits most of the time? (no)
6. Are you afraid that something bad is going to happen to you? (yes)
7. Do you feel happy most of the time? (no)
8. Do you often feel helpless? (yes)
9. Do you prefer to stay home at night, rather than go out and do new things? (yes)
10. Do you feel that you have more problems with memory than most? (yes)
11. Do you think it is wonderful to be alive now? (no)
12. Do you feel pretty worthless the way you are now? (yes)
13. Do you feel full of energy? (no)
14. Do you feel your situation is hopeless? (yes)
15. Do you think that most persons are better off than you? (yes)

SCORING:
Score one point for each response that matches the yes or no answer after the question. Scores >5 indicate probable depression.

Adapted by the University of Rochester from Yesavage. Use of self-rating Depression Scales in the Elderly, in Poon (ed): Clinical Memory Assessment of Older Adults. Washington, DC, American Psychological Association, 1986.
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