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Key Assessment Tools
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
A self-report questionnaire (15 or 30 items) specifically designed to screen for depression in older adults, minimizing focus on somatic symptoms.
Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI)
A 20-item self-report measure specifically designed to assess anxiety symptoms in older adults, excluding somatic items that overlap with physical illness.
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
A widely used brief cognitive screening tool assessing orientation, registration, attention/calculation, recall, and language.