Geriatric Anxiety Scale GAS Version 2.0

To submit the completed Geriatric Anxiety Scale form, please email it to your healthcare provider or the relevant mental health professional. If applicable, use any specific online submission systems prescribed by your clinician. Ensure you retain a copy for your records and follow up with a call or email to confirm receipt of your submission. For best results, discuss your results during your next appointment.

No specific important dates apply to the usage of the Geriatric Anxiety Scale in 2024 or 2025, however, regular evaluation is recommended. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized timelines for assessments.

The purpose of the Geriatric Anxiety Scale (GAS) is to provide a standardized assessment for anxiety symptoms in older adults. This tool allows clinicians and practitioners to identify the severity and impact of anxiety in this demographic. Through careful completion of the scale, users can gain insight into emotional well-being.

• 1. My heart raced or beat strongly.: Indicates physical anxiety symptoms.
• 2. My breath was short.: Reflects breathing difficulties associated with anxiety.
• 3. I had an upset stomach.: Points to gastrointestinal distress due to anxiety.
• 4. I felt like things were not real or like I was outside of myself.: Highlights depersonalization or derealization experiences.
• 5. I felt like I was losing control.: Expresses feelings of helplessness.
• 6. I was afraid of being judged by others.: Indicates social anxiety and fear of evaluation.
• 7. I was afraid of being humiliated or embarrassed.: Reflects fears about social situations.
• 8. I had difficulty falling asleep.: Shows sleep disturbances related to anxiety.
• 9. I had difficulty staying asleep.: Indicates issues with sleep continuity.
• 10. I was irritable.: Highlights mood disturbances often accompanying anxiety.
• 11. I had outbursts of anger.: Indicates emotional dysregulation.
• 12. I had difficulty concentrating.: Points to cognitive challenges experienced due to anxiety.
• 13. I was easily startled or upset.: Reflects heightened emotional sensitivity.
• 14. I was less interested in doing something I typically enjoy.: Indicates a loss of interest due to anxiety.
• 15. I felt detached or isolated from others.: Highlights feelings of loneliness.
• 16. I felt like I was in a daze.: Indicates cognitive fog often associated with anxiety.
• 17. I had a hard time sitting still.: Points to restlessness often linked with anxiety.
• 18. I worried too much.: Reflects excessive worrying patterns.
• 19. I could not control my worry.: Indicates inability to regulate anxiety.
• 20. I felt restless, keyed up, or on edge.: Highlights physical restlessness due to anxiety.
• 21. I felt tired.: Notes fatigue, often associated with chronic anxiety.
• 22. My muscles were tense.: Indicates muscle tension as a response to anxiety.
• 23. I had back pain, neck pain, or muscle cramps.: Highlights somatic symptoms of anxiety.
• 24. I felt like I had no control over my life.: Reflects feelings of helplessness.
• 25. I felt like something terrible was going to happen to me.: Expresses anticipatory anxiety.
• 26. I was concerned about my finances.: Indicates financial worries linked with anxiety.
• 27. I was concerned about my health.: Expresses health-related anxiety.
• 28. I was concerned about my children.: Highlights parental anxiety.
• 29. I was afraid of dying.: Reflects existential anxiety.
• 30. I was afraid of becoming a burden to my family or children.: Indicates fears about impacting family negatively.

If you fail to submit the form, it may hinder your ability to receive appropriate support or resources for managing anxiety. Additionally, these assessments contribute to a comprehensive understanding of mental health needs. Without submission, both the clinician and the individual miss out on valuable insights.

• Lack of support: Not submitting may mean missing out on professional help.
• Inaccurate assessment: A failure to submit could lead to an incomplete picture of your anxiety.
• Prolonged distress: Not filling out the form may prolong anxiety symptoms without intervention.

• 1. Clinical assessments: Useful for mental health professionals assessing clients.
• 2. Self-assessment: Enables individuals to reflect on their anxiety experiences.
• 3. Research purposes: Can be employed in studies related to anxiety in geriatric populations.