Geriatric Depression Test

"Geriatric Depression Scale - Self Harm Tracker" is a mobile app to evaluates symptoms of depression in elderly patients based on 15 questions from the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). Depression is common in late life, affecting nearly 5 million of the 31 million. Depression is not a natural part of aging. Depression is often reversible with prompt recognition and appropriate treatment. "Geriatric Depression Scale - Self Harm Tracker" will help to recognize high-risk patients with depression.
There are several features of "Geriatric Depression Scale - Self Harm Tracker", namely:
- Simple and very easy to use depression tracker app.
- Precise interpretation with the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS).
- Early recognition of depression in the elderly population.
- It is totally free. Download now!
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. The geriatric depression scale test is considered an ideal evaluation and monitoring tool that is easy to administer and does not require any specific training for the clinician. However, "Geriatric Depression Scale - Self Harm Tracker" should not be performed as the sole diagnosis tool and should be accompanied by other means of mental status evaluation.
Disclaimer: all calculations must be re-checked and should not be used alone to guide patient care, nor should they substitute for clinical judgment.