30 Releasing Potential for Wellness in Mind, Body and Spirit A conversation about creative aging and the value of arts and education in wellness programs. bY KIrSTeN JACobS 32 Strategies for Successful Onboarding: Derailment or Success? 8 20 An Odyssey of Empowerment An ambitious project of participatory art empowers seniors, boosts wellness and sweeps aside old notions about “activities.” bY ColleeN KINDer An examination of successful strategies for integrating new leaders into an organization. bY mArK STeele and SYlVA leDuC 38 Organizing Effective Resident Advocacy Orchard Grove This resident offers his prescription for successful advocacy. bY eArl THAYer 24 The Dance of Wellness Dance gives seniors an outlet for physical and spiritual wellness. bY mICHelle PeArSoN and DoroTHY WIllIAmS 20 Anne Basting 28 Wellness and Leadership Must Go Hand-in-Hand How can leaders take a step back and see to their own wellness, and that of their staff? bY GeNe mITCHell departments 4 6 Vision You Are LeadingAge From the Editor A Dynamic Balance 35 Ideas & Innovations 16 Bethany Center Senior Housing 37 Synergy 37 Index of Advertisers LeadingAge magazine | January/February 2011 3