A Life Worth Living Practical Strategies for Reducing Depression in Older Adults By Pearl M. Mosher-Ashley, Ph.D., and Phyllis W. Barrett, Ph.D.

A unique book that presents a host of new tools for combating the depression that often accompanies the life changes associated with aging, A Life Worth Living features 11 innovative interventions—built around everyday activities such as gardening, exercising, reading, and reminiscing—that are designed to appeal to every older person. Appropriate for older adults living independently, in congregate care, or even in long-term care settings. These interventions are so simple that they don’t feel like therapy, yet they produce such positive effects as increasing self-esteem, decreasing loneliness, lowering blood pressure, and heightening mental acuity.

You don’t need a background in psychotherapy to help plan effective programs. You’ll find complete instructions for implementing each intervention, as well as troubleshooting tips to help your program run smoothly. Anyone working with older adults needs this book!