GERIATRIC DEPRESSION SCALE

Question

Yes

No

Are you basically satisfied with your life?

Are you in good spirits most of the time?

Do you feel happy most of the time?

Do you think it is wonderful to be alive now?

Do you feel full of energy?

Score 1 point for each “no”

Have you dropped many of your activities and interests?

Do you feel that your life is empty?

Do you often get bored?

Are you afraid that something bad is going to happen to you?

Do you feel helpless?

Do you prefer to stay at home, rather than going out and doing things?

Do you feel that you have more problems with memory than most?

Do you feel worthless the way you are now?

Do you feel that your situation is hopeless?

Do you think that most people are better off than you are?

Score 1 point for each “yes”