Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
depression, Depression, depresssion, depressive symptoms

The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) quantifies depressive symptoms among the elderly. It consists of a 15-item scale with dichotomous responses: yes or no. Scores < 6 points are defined as normal; from 6 to 10, as mild-to-moderate depression; and > 10, as severe depresssion.
