Webinar Recording: On Aging: Canadian Conversations - with Senior Services Specialist, Vanessa Sparks from Toronto Public Library
On Aging Canadian Conversations have resumed since September, so mark your calendar for this twice monthly series featuring discussions with thought leaders about timely topics on aging. Join us for the third and fourth Thursday of every month for a 30-minute break in your day to get informed and inspired.
The second episode this season features the work of Vanessa Sparks who is a Senior Services Specialist at Toronto Public Library. The Toronto Public Library has taken a leading role in serving older people in the GTA with creative programs and opportunities.
Vanessa is Senior Services Specialist, Older Adults & Seniors at Toronto Public Library. A key priority for TPL is to promote and support the social and digital inclusion of older Torontonians through innovative programs and services.Β
Vanessa holds a Master of Library and Information Studies from McGill University and a Master of Social Work from University of Toronto. She developed a passion for working with older people while working in the fields of community mental health and seniors advocacy. For Vanessa, public libraries are essential social infrastructure that support well-being across the life course in a myriad of inspiring ways.
The video
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Published
Oct 13, 2022
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Subject Area
- Mental Health and Wellness
- Social Connectedness / Social Isolation
- Safety, Security, Finances, & Personal Planning
- Organizational Development
- Information, Referral, & Advocacy
- Education, Recreation, & Arts
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Audience
- Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
- Government
- Health Authorities
- Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
- Academics
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Category
- Recorded webinar
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