Alzheimer's advert

[DoraSpenlow]

Is it just me or is anyone else being depressed by the Alzheimer's Society advert being on seemingly every advert break?

Yes, I know they need all the money they can get for research into this terrible disease. But so many adverts.

My dad had Alzheimer's. He died with it over 6 years ago but what he and the rest of the family went through for the 10 years he suffered still affects me very badly. I dread either my husband or me starting with it. If either of us forget something I worry about it for days.

Over Christmas I just want to relax and watch some entertaining programmes and escape for a while. Not be reminded of dreadful, dreadful times past and what could be coming for me in the future. I know Alzheimer's will still be there but just for a few days I don't want to be reminded of it every five minutes. Surely those living with a sufferer or suffering themselves must feel the same Especially over Christmas. Sorry.

It's been on another three times since I posted!

2 DGM died with Alzheimer’s, DF is currently in a care home with Alzheimer’s. I pray DF doesn’t linger, some of the poor residents just sit slumped and dribbling. A horrible end, I’m terrified of developing Alzheimer’s. if getting donations from people helps develop some preventative miracle drug then all for the good, but I do understand why you find the adverts distressing.
The cancer adverts affect me more because I have a loved one with terminal cancer right now, but I know how important fundraising is.
It’s a difficult balance I suppose.