Please answer the following questions concerning the Depression Case Study [refer to “Depression Folder” under this week’s Moodle section]:
1] What evidence do you hear that may be indicative of depression?
2] How can you assess Eugene’s baseline functional status?
3] What coping strategies does Eugene use?
4] Who are Eugene’s support system and how can they help him?
Your initial posting should incorporate at least two [2] of the following geriatric tools [also found under this week’s Moodle section titled “Depression Folder”]:
1] SPICES- An Overall Assessment of Older Adults
2] Mental Status Assessment of Older Adults Mini Cog
3] Geriatric Depression Scale
4] Modified Caregiver Strain Index
5] Alcohol Use and Screening Assessment
Use APA format: citations and reference list when applicable.
Initial posting word count: 200-250.
