Beyond the Headcount challenges the outdated belief that success in senior social wellness centres is measured by attendance alone. Drawing on global insights, real-world leadership experience, and decades of mentoring practitioners across cultures, Dr. Vincent Wee presents a bold new blueprint for building centres where older adults don’t just show up—but truly thrive. This book reframes senior social wellness as a strategic ecosystem: one that integrates purpose, dignity, community engagement, staff leadership, and sustainable governance. Moving beyond activity calendars and compliance metrics, Dr. Wee reveals how high-impact centres cultivate belonging, resilience, and meaningful participation—while remaining operationally viable in diverse cultural and economic contexts. Written as a mentor’s guide rather than a rigid manual, Beyond the Headcount speaks directly to directors, policymakers, social service leaders, and community builders who are ready to elevate their practice. Through practical frameworks, reflective questions, and globally informed case perspectives, readers learn how to design centres that align vision with execution, compassion with accountability, and care with long-term sustainability. Whether you are leading a neighbourhood senior hub or shaping national aging policy, this book offers a clear, human-centred roadmap for transforming community care—one centre, one leader, and one meaningful connection at a time.