McGill Cares: A Storied Path from Broadcaster to Chair of Alzheimer’s Disease International

Dale Goldhawk is a media specialist who has worked in print, radio and television for almost five decades.  He was named Chair of Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) in 2021 after acting as Vice Chair for six years and serving as a Board member since 2006. He is past President of the Alzheimer Society of Canada and was awarded both the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of his work with charities. Mr. Goldhawk talks about his career as a journalist and reveals what led him to become a passionate advocate in the field of dementia. Original air date: September 21, 2022. ______________________________________________ McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care. McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.  This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia. If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at [email protected].