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Geriatric Depression

Geriatric Depression: calculated with the published clinical method, with result interpretation. A reference tool that does not replace a doctor's advice.

ℹ Reference calculation based on the published method. It does not replace a clinical examination or a doctor's decision.

Geriatric Depression

1. Basically satisfied with life (1 = yes)
2. Dropped many activities and interests (1 = yes)
3. Feels life is empty (1 = yes)
4. Often gets bored (1 = yes)
5. In good spirits most of the time (1 = yes)
6. Afraid something bad will happen (1 = yes)
7. Feels happy most of the time (1 = yes)
8. Often feels helpless (1 = yes)
9. Prefers to stay at home (1 = yes)
10. More memory problems than most (1 = yes)
11. Thinks it is wonderful to be alive (1 = yes)
12. Feels worthless (1 = yes)
13. Feels full of energy (1 = yes)
14. Feels the situation is hopeless (1 = yes)
15. Thinks most people are better off (1 = yes)
Geriatric Depression Scale
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Geriatric Depression: calculated with the published clinical method, with result interpretation. A reference tool that does not replace a doctor's advice.
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More about: Geriatric Depression

What it calculates

The “Geriatric Depression” calculator computes Geriatric Depression Scale in of 15 from 15 parameters: 1. basically satisfied with life (1 = yes), 2. dropped many activities and interests (1 = yes), 3. feels life is empty (1 = yes), 4. often gets bored (1 = yes), 5. in good spirits most of the time (1 = yes), 6. afraid something bad will happen (1 = yes), 7. feels happy most of the time (1 = yes), 8. often feels helpless (1 = yes), 9. prefers to stay at home (1 = yes), 10. more memory problems than most (1 = yes), 11. thinks it is wonderful to be alive (1 = yes), 12. feels worthless (1 = yes), 13. feels full of energy (1 = yes), 14. feels the situation is hopeless (1 = yes), 15. thinks most people are better off (1 = yes).

Used by professionals and patients to assess health metrics, dosages, and risks.

Example calculation

With parameters 1. Basically satisfied with life (1 = yes) = 1, 2. Dropped many activities and interests (1 = yes) = 0, 3. Feels life is empty (1 = yes) = 0, 4. Often gets bored (1 = yes) = 0, 5. In good spirits most of the time (1 = yes) = 1, 6. Afraid something bad will happen (1 = yes) = 0, 7. Feels happy most of the time (1 = yes) = 1, 8. Often feels helpless (1 = yes) = 0, 9. Prefers to stay at home (1 = yes) = 0, 10. More memory problems than most (1 = yes) = 0, 11. Thinks it is wonderful to be alive (1 = yes) = 1, 12. Feels worthless (1 = yes) = 0, 13. Feels full of energy (1 = yes) = 1, 14. Feels the situation is hopeless (1 = yes) = 0, 15. Thinks most people are better off (1 = yes) = 0 the result is 0 of 15.

How to use

  1. Enter 1. basically satisfied with life (1 = yes), 2. dropped many activities and interests (1 = yes), 3. feels life is empty (1 = yes), 4. often gets bored (1 = yes), 5. in good spirits most of the time (1 = yes), 6. afraid something bad will happen (1 = yes), 7. feels happy most of the time (1 = yes), 8. often feels helpless (1 = yes), 9. prefers to stay at home (1 = yes), 10. more memory problems than most (1 = yes), 11. thinks it is wonderful to be alive (1 = yes), 12. feels worthless (1 = yes), 13. feels full of energy (1 = yes), 14. feels the situation is hopeless (1 = yes) and 15. thinks most people are better off (1 = yes) — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. Geriatric Depression Scale (of 15) is calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
  4. Copy the result or bookmark this calculator.

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FAQ

How is BMI calculated?
BMI = weight (kg) / height (m)². Example: 70 kg / (1.75 m)² = 22.9. The WHO normal range is 18.5–24.9; below that is underweight, 25–29.9 is overweight, and 30+ is obese.
Is BMI accurate for everyone?
No. BMI does not distinguish muscle from fat, so athletes may show a high BMI with low body fat. It is also less reliable for teenagers, pregnant people, older adults, and very tall or short individuals.
What are the BMI categories?
Underweight: below 18.5. Normal: 18.5–24.9. Overweight: 25–29.9. Obese class I: 30–34.9; class II: 35–39.9; class III: 40+.
What is a better measure than BMI?
Body fat percentage, waist-to-height ratio (aim for under 0.5), and waist circumference give a clearer picture of health than BMI alone.

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