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How do you score the geriatric depression scale short form?

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.

How to interpret GDS score?

In the assessment of depression in old age, the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) (Brink et al., 1982; Yesavage et al., 1983) is currently one of the most used depression self-reports.

What is the cut off for geriatric depression scale?

Scores of 0-4 are considered normal, depending on age, education, and complaints; 5-8 indicate mild depression; 9-11 indicate moderate depression; and 12-15 indicate severe depression.