Beat Depression to Stay Healthier and Live Longer: A Guide for Older Adults and Their Families Hardcover – February 4, 2016

Dr. Moak's book is fantastic. This is an easily understood guide for all! Everyone is going to go through aging; parents, family, friends or even yourself. Dr. Moak's words are kind, compassionate and you feel as though he is listening and talking to you. It is a book that you can pick up and read just one chapter at a time. When my mother passed away...my father said to me, "I do not want to become depressed." I wish I had the book back then to help me help him. I think the book is more expensive than some other books because of the extensive time and research it took to write this book. It is worth it, Please go buy it, give it to any caregiver you know or keep with you when you feel that times are "tough" and you are wondering "what is wrong, why am I depressed, etc."

An absolute must read for anyone with aging parents. Heck, anyone who themselves is aging, needs to be educated and there's a whole generation of us baby boomers moving up that generational ladder. Dr. Moak has skillfully and compassionately shared stories and years of intense clinical practice to produce a book that is readable, interesting and informative. Especially eye opening for me was learning about the unseen dangers of depression. Especially helpful was was his chapter on getting the elderly to accept treatment. This book is worth every penny.

I wish I had had this book years ago and that my dad had a chance to read it as well....he definitely had the "blues" and was "down in the dumps" when he was not getting enough sunlight and exercise/mental stimulation after long hospital stays. There were moments of what I’d now call delerium that went undiagnosed and untreated, assuming there is treatment. He is in a progressive care facility now in assisted living. If I could I’d suggest that all employees of such places read this book or similar. Some of the signs are so subtle. That generation doesn’t seem to talk about it. It takes a Village to keep an eye on our aging parents when they do not live with us.

For those of you with aging parents, this book gives great insight into how to recognize and help them navigate the perils of depression.The author has an easy, unassuming style and the case studies are very moving.One quote that really struck me is: “Depression is not a normal or inevitable part of aging. It’s not a sign of weakness, all in your mind, or a condition you can handle yourself...Older adults get depressed because the aging process causes changes in the brain’s ability to handle stress and regulate emotions.”

This is a wonderful book! Dr. Moak makes an easily accessible, compelling case for addressing depression issues to remain healthy as you age. He clearly draws the connections between depression and many age-related diseases. I found it to be full of important information as well as excellent advice on dealing with depression. I highly recommend it not only to older adults and caregivers, but to everyone!

A comprehensive book by a highly qualified, experienced geriatric psychiatrist. This book was easy to read and I selected chapters that pertained to me and my family situation. I wish Dr Moak could make it cross country and assist with my own aging parents - both patient and caregiver. This book is well worth the investment for all involved in the family dynamic of aging, caregiving and depression. I hope to see other doctors recommending this book for their patients and those who care for them AND care about them.

In this wonderful book, Dr. Moak takes readers on a tour of depression in older adults. More importantly, he tells readers what to do about it. Written in easily accessible language, the author—a prominent leader in geriatric psychiatry—dispels the myths about depression and aging. Comprehensive yet very practical, this book is a treasure trove of advice for older adults wrestling with depression and their loved ones. As a professional who treats older adults with depression, I will highly recommend this book to my patients and their loved-ones.

worth the purchase price. At first I thought this book was kind of expensive but believe me - it is worth every penny. I am dealing with older parents and am desperate for any information I can get on the elderly and depression. Dr. Moak writes so clearly - the book is easy to read, set up logically and really really was helpful. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone.