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Helen Hirsh Spence Age Provocateur; Speaker; Author
Helen Hirsh Spence’s five-decade career as an educator is defined by her passion for lifelong learning. It began in Munich in the early 70s, where she embarked on her teaching journey and gradually assumed increasingly senior leadership positions in the Canadian public and private education sectors. Her path, however, took a significant turn when she experienced the direct impact of ageism and recognized the potential implications of the upcoming demographic shift on North America’s social and economic fabric.
Helen is the founder of “Top Sixty Over Sixty,” a trailblazing initiative aimed at transforming the narrative of ageing from negative to positive. Fearlessly tackling the challenges facing older adults, she champions age diversity and strives to educate others about ageism. Recognized as a prominent figure in the field of longevity, Helen has been invited to share her insights at conferences, on podcasts, radio and TV, and in various publications. She seizes every opportunity to promote an empowering perspective on aging, inspiring change for all generations.
Times change, things evolve, and humans adapt. Yet we stubbornly cling to some outdated norms, like retirement, despite the reality that we are living significantly longer than ever before. Let’s redefine the concept of aging, appreciate the unique strengths of older generations, and break free from age discrimination. Longevity Literacy will help you understand the possibilities and obstacles that come with longer life spans and a growing older population.
A well-respected and sought-after thought leader, Helen Hirsh Spence has appeared on a TEDx stage, in major national media outlets, on television, radio, and podcasts. She believes intergenerational collaboration and age equity are essential to thriving personally, professionally and economically in the 21st century.