I’m Will Dean. I am an expert through experience. My mother lives with young onset Alzheimer’s disease, she was diagnosed at age 49. I was 16 and my sister was 19. My sister is her primary carer and I am care support. My background is in digital marketing and video production, Initially I did fundraisers for dementia research charities, running marathons and other endurance challenges to spark conversations about dementia.
I am a youth lead at Lorenzo’s House, a global virtual peer support group for sons and daughters of a parent living with or lived with young onset dementia. To connect, support and empower advocacy.
I have also changed careers and am currently a digital marketing manager at Race Against Dementia.