Older adulthood is often accompanied by physical and emotional challenges that put individuals at greater risk for developing depression, and, if left untreated, suicidal ideation. Research points to healthy aging as a holistic approach to increasing overall well-being. Social integration and supportive relationships serve as protective factors in the prevention of isolation, loneliness and depressive symptoms. The proactive approaches to managing anxiety and maintaining physical health have positive effects on psychological well-being. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) supports the precepts of healthy aging in decreasing depression with its tools of addressing maladaptive thoughts and behaviors and in using healthy coping skills to improve quality of life. Individual CBT, with its in-depth method of treatment, was shown effective in reducing depressive symptoms, especially when coupled with case management. Group CBT was found to be beneficial as it was more cost-effective and incorporated an added component of social functioning that supported the concepts of healthy aging. Clinicians and physicians would benefit from a more holistic approach to diagnosis and treatment of depression in older adults who tend to have many confounding layers of issues. Creating a standardized definition of healthy aging will assist not only clinicians but also provide concrete indicators in which to create policies that educate the public and provide preventative measures.