Is it weird I can’t get enough of these videos? Although each are remarkably similar, I still look forward to seeing them daily. Pops is so precious and Dan is a godsend.
I just want to also tell you l absolutely LOVE all the wonderful animals you have! It makes everything better with our precious animals, from one who has rescued animals my whole life. I wish ED would pet them as they are always around him and maybe try to get him. They are stress relievers for sure 🙏
Yes, I think we all have. ❤️😊He is a gentle spirit who just gets confused easily. I know how exhausting it is because we had to take care of my 91 year old Father in Law who had the same issue. Only we kids took turns living in HIS house so it could be more consistent with him. But every three days, we would swap out because it is so draining on us. We did it for a year and a half and then he passed away.
Me too. Its the years he experienced in his eyes I think maybe. I am hoping for his best. I would comment on my findings recently for many dementia sufferers, but I don't want to upset anyone. The intenional causation of many illnesses has recently made me realize evil is real and my love for this family makes me so upset that I can do nothing.
As both a retired nurse and a daughter who care for a dementia Mom, I think you and Danielle do an amazing job. Sometimes minute to minute is the best you can do
Dad confiscated your wallet, searched it, and claimed it, and your bedroom for his very own. He's the only one in this world who can do any of that and not face any consequences. What a beautiful soul he is. Gosh, I just love the Salinger's. 🥹🧡 Continued blessings to you all! 🙏🏾✨️
I love how your dad is also skeptical when you told him that it’s your room and he had to make sure and double check for himself first before believing you 🤣
He would have had a room like Dan in his own house rather than a bedroom like a kids..that's what confuses him and unfortunately what is the result with being at age have to sell own home and live with kids.
My grandmother was in her 2 bedroom house the whole time she’d had dementia until she died but still thought she was in some 5 bedroom house from her past. Her mind 2as playing some kind of trick on her. I don’t think your being back in his own place would help. But I’m not a professional. I just think you guys are coping well and you’re caring for him in such a loving way. You’re not doing it perfectly. Who could? I hope you have No guilt❤❤❤
So hard to explain things to your dad. It seems it’s harder on the days that he’s around more people. Prayers for easier times and for him to be able to relax and rest more. Thank you for you and your family and all that you guys do for him everyday.🙏😀
@@dsalnorcal1434I love how you reassure him he’s not crazy or going crazy and you are always caring and understanding, even if you have to be a little adamant or stern at times(which isn’t bad). I hope you never lose that.
@@dsalnorcal1434Prekrasen covek si, nemam videno ni cueno vakov nacin na govor, kon povozrasno lice denes e loso vreme rerkosr e ova da se vidi,da si , poln so tolku ljubov kon svojot roditel, sekoja cest za tebe, da si ziv zdrav, ve sakam i obozavam, taka prodolzi sekogas gospod neka e so vas i vo vasiot dom prekrasna familija❤️
My father lived with me the last two years of his life until he passed at 99 years of age. When I watch these videos, I have flashbacks. After watching this video, I need a drink😂. And, it is 8:40 in the morning! Whew! God bless the caregivers. Stay safe and sane!
Omg I feel the same !!!! The repeating over and over and over I really don't know how Dan does it 😳😳 After watching 5 minutes of this I need a Xannex !!!!! Poor Dan 😢😢😢
I am just overwhelmed by your patience. It almost turns into a game of "who's on first, what's on second"...you are so smart to keep your humor going with him (that almost winning lotto ticket which was lost on Dad but no one else who watches!)...thanks for bringing joy to your house and ours with your positive attitude and awesome patience. You guys are great ❤
You will look back to these days and really be comforted by the love, patience and attention you gave your dad….. priceless. Also know you are setting a beautiful example for others.
Awww, he's sitting at his desk, about to take care of business, in Doctor mode, not realizing of course that he's sitting at the desk of an attorney. Sweet. He was trying to take care of business. He's always concerned that everything is taken care of. 🙏❤️
Although I'm all too familiar with the cruel progression of dementia, It still breaks my heart to see Grandpa Ed so confused😢 The patience and love demonstrated by you, Danielle, and your family is inspiring❤❤
Awww just love him..... You and your wife along with your brother are a great example of how we have to be there for our parents, just the way they were there for us as babies and young kids.. they had to spend long hours without sleep, and be a teacher, a cook, a housekeeper, a safeguard, a doctor, etc. Thank you for being such great sons!!!!
Need to be retired with $$$, car, big house, garden & plant, on ground level, or need elevator. With relatives close by, with grand kids (adult & small kid), & animals (to be fed). A very loving son. And still need social services (& businesses), senior centers, libraries, community colleges, local eateries like McDonald etc., local supermarket that he remember, churches & church groups come visit. Traffic need to drive slow for seniors, children, ... Swimming pool... Theater, museums, short shows. //IF we had abide to Disability acts, more seniors & aging have more choices to spend their $.
Dan, you are getting better at his care every day. Gentler. Kinder. You allow him to feel as normal as possible and don’t back him into his confusion. Good job.
It must be a nightmare for him ,…. You can do nothing but reinforce your love to him. Patience is a Virtue Bless you for being such a good son…. he was there for you growing up and now you are there for him. ❤❤❤.
I think the family is having a nightmare, not Ed. He seems puzzled and confused, but not distraught or outraged. He's not swearing at them or screaming. His memory loss has blunted the reality of his loss, so his suffering is less than you think. I say this with sympathy for all; my loved one with dementia was similar.
Gosh this brings back memories of my brother in-law. You answered a question and 6 seconds later he asked the same question.😢 You handled that perfectly Dan!❤
You were AWESOME Dan. Calm, understanding, no big deal. You are a great son. You deal with so much. People have no clue how taxing this is on the loved ones who become the care givers. Grandpa , he knows something is just wrong but can not figure out what it is. ❤
Bless you, Daniel, your interactions with your father are just so unique. I know that you have other siblings. But you and your dad You both have such A Unique special bond love to watch you both together Blessings ✌️ 🍀 ❤️ 🙏 👐 ❤️ 💚 💜 💙
Even tho i find it some kind of funny, i do understand the strugle it must be to answer the same question all the time. I love how you interact with your dad. Bless you all❤
Wow Dan you have the patience of a Saint! God Bless you and your family! You are such a sweet and wonderful son. Even though you get frustrated which you have every reason. Sending you lots of peace and prayers!❤🙏✨
It's the mid/late afternoon...Dan said you been with mom all morning and marks been round and all your grandkids are in front room. The other videos are from earlier in the morning maybe..unless you mean it had been tough in the morning
My heart is with you through this. It can be emotionally taxing, heartrending, and comical all at the same time. It's awesome that he can still read. Might need to lower the 'Ed' sign on his door by a couple of feet.
Awe, bless his heart memory loss is such a challenging heartbreaking and exhausting disease, and it takes a lot out of everyone. Having the love and a support as he does is huge .💜
God bless you, Dan, for loving Grandpa Ed and being so patient with him! You are a wonderful son. Many blessings for you and your beautiful family and your beautiful wife. I love Grandpa Ed he's a sweetheart 😇🥰🫠
Dan , you are amazing with your dad, I commend you SO much for your caring for Ed, especially in these confused situations. I’m turning 80 in August. I watch your video’s every night when I go to bed, I’m still awake at 2 or 3 am . You have been blessed with the patience of Jobe. I’m a patient person but my husband is the opposite?? Maybe that’s why we have been married for 58yrs 😅 . 2 daughters 1 son 7 grandchildren & 7 great grandchildren . We are a very close family I’m very grateful for that. All the very best to you and Danielle for your caring to Ed in these difficult times. ❤❤👍👍
Bless his heart and Bless his family for keeping him at home instead of putting him in a home where he is surrounded by unfamiliar faces and unfamiliar surroundings….As someone who worked in an Alzheimer’s unit I so appreciate and advocate for keeping loved ones at home! Thanks Dan, Mark and family…..you extend your dads life!
Oh bless him, it must have been super confusing for him. Dan your a really good patient person as is Danielle. You are doing the right thing in life..looking after the man that raised you. Kudo's to you man🌹
My daily dose of precious; when your Dad questions the wallet,keys,etc... An explanation then a smile . whether it's gratitude or gentle soul or both.. This is tender💜
Phewww. My heart's racing. I got exact flashbacks to my carers stress. I could hear the emotional whirlwind you experienced here, Dan. I've been there. Oh boy.. it is tough. Keep on keeping on 👌
Your right Dan! Looks like he’s very tired due to a busy day, but Dan you have nothing to worry about…….. unless dad puts your underwear on! 😂😂😂 ❤ love ya buddy
This made me sad for Dad. He tries to always make sense of things and I appreciate your never ending patience, helps him to maintain calmness despite his major confusion. Prayers for your family Dan 🙏🙏
Love and prayers for you all. I know it’s not easy AT ALL. Danielle! You’re the best daughter-in-law girl! Hats off to you. ❤❤❤ I’ve seen many daughters becoming monsters in such situations. Praying for your patience and understanding.
Dan..... you (like your dad), are an amazing man with the patience of "Job". God bless you!!! It's evident that you have far more patience with your dad, than both Mark and Danielle! Kudos to you ALL! As the husband of a woman whose mom also suffered from dementia, I have a pretty good idea what you go through on a daily basis! You're fortunate. My mother in-laws condition was far worse than your dad's. But I'm so grateful I got to meet this woman. Unfortunately, she was well into the latter stages of dementia when I met my wife. However, it warms my heart to know that while she forgot alot of her family members names. She not only remembered my name...But, she ALSO knew that I was her SON-INLAW!!!! Rip mom aka Beatrice Porter!🖤🖤🖤🖤
Good afternoon, Salinger family, and poor Ed, I guess having everybody over and a lot of social interaction with the family gets him even more confused. Plus he ended up in your room so that just added to it. But as always, you do an amazing job with him and we all know it’s hard for him with his memory loss and everything else but it’s still such a wonderful thing you and Danielle and the whole family do for him on a daily basis and my continued good thoughts and prayers for you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️
His rate of decline seems to be increasing and more challenging. And yet he is as comfortable and well cared for as humanly possible. I hope you can be as comfortable as possible with the inevitable. You all have earned peace.
God bless him. He tries so hard to figure things out and remember, but he just can't do it. And you can see his frustration. Dementia is such an awful disease. 😢😢
Dan you have the patience and compassion of a sainted son❤ Apart from your natural tendencies, much of your strengths would have been nurtured by you parents, and encouraged to continue to flower by the love and support of your beautiful wife Danielle. Your children are indeed fortunate to have such strong foundations which will allow them to give the examples you have taught them to their children and their communities. This is how to build a better world……Love you all… ps no matter how confused Grandpa may be, he is always a gentleman with a wonderful sense of humour and concern for others❤❤❤❤thank you for many lessons of LOVE
Very precious you all are...there always always is the love and humor and joy of just being alive and a real family that never goes away...you bring me comfort..so much love.
Both of my husband's parents suffered from dementia--his dad from Alzheimer's and his mom from Parkinson's. It's so difficult watching your loved ones gradually lose their precious memories and personalities. When your dad asked, "Am I going crazy?", it was really heartbreaking. 💔Poor sweet fellow...😢 Thank you for always reassuring him by saying, "Everything's fine, there's nothing to worry about." You're a wonderful son and he's so blessed to have you and your family taking such great care of him!
I'm sure that's difficult to go through but you handle it so well Dan. You're so kind when explaining everything to him and reassure him that he's fine❤You all take such great care of him
Awww bless his heart he was sure that was his wallet and you was fibbing Dan lol I love how you keep him reassured when he's having trouble remembering. yall are so blessed to have each other Being a caretaker isn't easy and you Danielle and Mark all doing an awesome job 🙏🙏
Thank you for your patience with your dad. My grandfather had dementia and walked out of the house at about 3am one day 37 years ago, wearing nothing but shorts, a light sweater and slippers, and has never been seen since. My poor grandmother didn't even realise he had gone out until she woke up at 6am.
I'm so sorry for your loss. My biggest fear w/ my mom who'd dress at night swearing my brother was waiting outside in car to take her to church. Thanks to technology, we can use Tiles/gps to track our humans & pets now.
So sorry this happened with your family member. I worry about this with Dan. He's always looking for keys. What if he gets in your car and try to drive? Or just walk off somewhere. It's sad to see him so confused.
Bless your heart. You are truly a blessing and your dad is so lucky to have you . I love watching all these videos . Reminds me of my father , he also has dementia and is constantly looking for his wallet & money
I love how gentle you were in this video giving him time for the thought to sink in and for him to calm down. i cant imagine how frustrating it must be for him to be so confused.
That is sad. He seems to be deteriorating. Noticed in another clip that he was bearing to the right as he was walking. Your patience is beyond measure xxx
He was sitting very comfortably on your chair going though your wallet with one leg on top of another 😂😂 i love him i swear ❤️
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 and counting money too 😂😂😂😂
He's so endearing!!! ❤
lol he was just chilling! He is the best!
LOL where the hell is mine!!! 😂😅
Adorable, love him❤
Is it weird I can’t get enough of these videos? Although each are remarkably similar, I still look forward to seeing them daily. Pops is so precious and Dan is a godsend.
I just want to also tell you l absolutely LOVE all the wonderful animals you have! It makes everything better with our precious animals, from one who has rescued animals my whole life. I wish ED would pet them as they are always around him and maybe try to get him. They are stress relievers for sure 🙏
I feel the same way too about looking forward to Dan's video of Grandpa Ed and the rest of the family.
Same with me. I watch them daily. Grandpa always puts a smile on my face
Same here
Sad to see Ed so confused 😔 It must be difficult at times to remain so patient. ❤❤
He knows that's Dan's room. He won't do it to Daneilla's wallet/purse.
@@slu2657Why would he? He doesn't carry a purse or woman's wallet.
And probably never did!@@bhumphries1360
There is no need to raise your blood pressure over what could possibly happen to any of us. We just need to be calm in the face of our crucibles. 😊
Why the fuck would he confuse his wallet and a purse ?@@slu2657
This one almost brought me to tears.. Somewhere along the way I started loving and caring for this man.
Yes, I think we all have. ❤️😊He is a gentle spirit who just gets confused easily. I know how exhausting it is because we had to take care of my 91 year old Father in Law who had the same issue. Only we kids took turns living in HIS house so it could be more consistent with him. But every three days, we would swap out because it is so draining on us. We did it for a year and a half and then he passed away.
Thanks for being so understanding, Dan. Countless others are learning “what right looks like” thru your example.
Me too. Its the years he experienced in his eyes I think maybe. I am hoping for his best. I would comment on my findings recently for many dementia sufferers, but I don't want to upset anyone. The intenional causation of many illnesses has recently made me realize evil is real and my love for this family makes me so upset that I can do nothing.
Me too. And Pop always says thank you 🥰
I agree, when he asked if "he was going crazy" that tugged at me a little
It's great Dan that you can appreciate the humor in these situations. It's always better to laugh than to cry.
Your level of patience is incredible. So much respect between you and your dad 👏👏👏
😊😊😊😢😮
Dan is know your not religious BUT THank you!! Ed did a good job and reaching you
I have never seen a better caregiver than Dan, Danielle and Mark 😢
As both a retired nurse and a daughter who care for a dementia Mom, I think you and Danielle do an amazing job. Sometimes minute to minute is the best you can do
From an RN to you Dan.. you are amazing and the care you give to grandpa is immeasurable.❤
From another RN (ret) he's doing fantastic. 🥰
From a professional, commenter, I agree
God bless you Dan!
Another RN here, I agree 100%!❤️
I want to live with you when I get old! You are giving your dad Excellent care❤
Dad confiscated your wallet, searched it, and claimed it, and your bedroom for his very own. He's the only one in this world who can do any of that and not face any consequences. What a beautiful soul he is. Gosh, I just love the Salinger's. 🥹🧡 Continued blessings to you all! 🙏🏾✨️
😊😊😊❤
He needs to buy lottery tickets too.
Dan just chapeau for the pacience you have. I know how exhausting it is.
😂❤ love the way he's sitting at the desk and comfortable.
I love how your dad is also skeptical when you told him that it’s your room and he had to make sure and double check for himself first before believing you 🤣
He would have had a room like Dan in his own house rather than a bedroom like a kids..that's what confuses him and unfortunately what is the result with being at age have to sell own home and live with kids.
@@Sol-Cuttabut he is safe and being taken good care of in the kid's room. That's what matters 😂
@Sol-Cutta, it isn't unusual with dementia to walk into another room and get confused. Any room with familiar furnishings will be less confusing.
My grandmother was in her 2 bedroom house the whole time she’d had dementia until she died but still thought she was in some 5 bedroom house from her past. Her mind 2as playing some kind of trick on her. I don’t think your being back in his own place would help. But I’m not a professional. I just think you guys are coping well and you’re caring for him in such a loving way. You’re not doing it perfectly. Who could? I hope you have No guilt❤❤❤
@@Sol-Cutta
He bedroom is very big compared to other houses 🏘 that have smaller sized bedrooms.
Lol😂😂😂 grandpa Ed being comfortable in your room and chair Dan!! Thank you for providing a safe space for him
So hard to explain things to your dad. It seems it’s harder on the days that he’s around more people. Prayers for easier times and for him to be able to relax and rest more. Thank you for you and your family and all that you guys do for him everyday.🙏😀
Dan! You are a wonderful son! You are so very patient with Ed! God bless you! ❤️❤️❤️
Aw sometimes Ed is stuck in a vortex. You show him so much patience and humour Dan x
Hearing them ask if they are going crazy or saying things like I'm losing my mind is really gut wrenching and to me is the hardest part
That is very difficult for sure
@@dsalnorcal1434I love how you reassure him he’s not crazy or going crazy and you are always caring and understanding, even if you have to be a little adamant or stern at times(which isn’t bad). I hope you never lose that.
@@dsalnorcal1434Prekrasen covek si, nemam videno ni cueno vakov nacin na govor, kon povozrasno lice denes e loso vreme rerkosr e ova da se vidi,da si , poln so tolku ljubov kon svojot roditel, sekoja cest za tebe, da si ziv zdrav, ve sakam i obozavam, taka prodolzi sekogas gospod neka e so vas i vo vasiot dom prekrasna familija❤️
My father lived with me the last two years of his life until he passed at 99 years of age. When I watch these videos, I have flashbacks. After watching this video, I need a drink😂. And, it is 8:40 in the morning! Whew! God bless the caregivers. Stay safe and sane!
Omg I feel the same !!!! The repeating over and over and over I really don't know how Dan does it 😳😳 After watching 5 minutes of this I need a Xannex !!!!! Poor Dan 😢😢😢
I am just overwhelmed by your patience. It almost turns into a game of "who's on first, what's on second"...you are so smart to keep your humor going with him (that almost winning lotto ticket which was lost on Dad but no one else who watches!)...thanks for bringing joy to your house and ours with your positive attitude and awesome patience. You guys are great ❤
You will look back to these days and really be comforted by the love, patience and attention you gave your dad….. priceless.
Also know you are setting a beautiful example for others.
Awww, he's sitting at his desk, about to take care of business, in Doctor mode, not realizing of course that he's sitting at the desk of an attorney. Sweet. He was trying to take care of business. He's always concerned that everything is taken care of. 🙏❤️
Dan, your patience and love for your dad is immense. Also your wife and family.
Thanks for daring to put your life on UA-cam.
I agree 100%
Although I'm all too familiar with the cruel progression of dementia, It still breaks my heart to see Grandpa Ed so confused😢 The patience and love demonstrated by you, Danielle, and your family is inspiring❤❤
Awww just love him..... You and your wife along with your brother are a great example of how we have to be there for our parents, just the way they were there for us as babies and young kids.. they had to spend long hours without sleep, and be a teacher, a cook, a housekeeper, a safeguard, a doctor, etc. Thank you for being such great sons!!!!
@hildyr1052 ... Dementia also affects spouses, which is what I'm currently working with.
Need to be retired with $$$, car, big house, garden & plant, on ground level, or need elevator. With relatives close by, with grand kids (adult & small kid), & animals (to be fed). A very loving son. And still need social services (& businesses), senior centers, libraries, community colleges, local eateries like McDonald etc., local supermarket that he remember, churches & church groups come visit. Traffic need to drive slow for seniors, children, ... Swimming pool... Theater, museums, short shows. //IF we had abide to Disability acts, more seniors & aging have more choices to spend their $.
@@DebUSA Yes very true!!!
Do you watch ALL the episodes? Or are you a friend of the wife?
@@kimhaines7449 If the question is for me, then yes I watch all the episode. No I am not a friend just a faithful subscriber..
Dan! You should be commended on how you handle your Dad with such super patience. That's true love for ones Parent.
Awwwwww. He’s getting worse. 😥. Bless his heart. 🥰
Dan, you are getting better at his care every day. Gentler. Kinder. You allow him to feel as normal as possible and don’t back him into his confusion. Good job.
I just love how you communicate with grandpa and also the way you reassure him of how loved and safe he is at home. 💛
Love how patient you are with your father. Not many people would be like you!!!!
Your so patient with your dad , god bless you and your family …..
It must be a nightmare for him ,…. You can do nothing but reinforce your love to him. Patience is a Virtue Bless you for being such a good son…. he was there for you growing up and now you are there for him. ❤❤❤.
I think the family is having a nightmare, not Ed. He seems puzzled and confused, but not distraught or outraged. He's not swearing at them or screaming. His memory loss has blunted the reality of his loss, so his suffering is less than you think. I say this with sympathy for all; my loved one with dementia was similar.
It’s so hard to redirect when they are confused….I give Dan & Danielle TONS of credit for their patience!❤️❤️
Thank you, Dan. And Ed. This helps me reflect on things in my life. ☀️
It is scary for Ed to be confused like this. It is a tiring, full time job to look after him. You are handling it with great patience, Dan.
Whenever I'm sad I watch these videos. This family is amazing
He's getting worse 😢 .. i cant imagine the mental anguish that both pops and Dan have to go through..
Gosh this brings back memories of my brother in-law. You answered a question and 6 seconds later he asked the same question.😢 You handled that perfectly Dan!❤
Dan you are solid, I appreciate the patience and compassion you approach your father with.
Dan! you don't need to play the Lotto! You won the jackpot with your fantastic wife and family! Family is all that matters in this life 😊
What a sweet Dad! God bless his soul! Wish I had a friend like him!
You were AWESOME Dan. Calm, understanding, no big deal. You are a great son. You deal with so much. People have no clue how taxing this is on the loved ones who become the care givers. Grandpa , he knows something is just wrong but can not figure out what it is. ❤
Bless you, Daniel, your interactions with your father are just so unique. I know that you have other siblings. But you and your dad You both have such A Unique special bond love to watch you both together Blessings ✌️ 🍀 ❤️ 🙏 👐 ❤️ 💚 💜 💙
Dan stepped up to the plate. He and Danielle are winning grace from God.
Dan, you are so patient with, and kind to your dad. We are headed down the same path with my mother. God bless you.
Dan, your dad is so caring. He wanted to give it back to you exactly how he got it. Love it
This 5 minute video exhausts me. Kudos to the hug3 patience that you have. 🤗 🙏🏼
Dan you have the patience of a saint! Bless you, and your family for taking such good care of your Dad! 💞
Dan, get a "hot pink" wallet and he will never go through it.
😂
That would be interesting 😂😂😂😂
Grandpa Ed was definitely all turned around in this one. Very confused. I love the way you and your brothers, have come together to keep him at home.
Even tho i find it some kind of funny, i do understand the strugle it must be to answer the same question all the time. I love how you interact with your dad.
Bless you all❤
Yes, amazing gift.
Wow Dan you have the patience of a Saint! God Bless you and your family! You are such a sweet and wonderful son. Even though you get frustrated which you have every reason. Sending you lots of peace and prayers!❤🙏✨
Patience is a God given award. Dan God has blessed you with it. God is good
I just love Dan. Such a sweet son. ❤
Tough morning for Ed... i sure hope the rest of the day smoothed out for you both.
It's the mid/late afternoon...Dan said you been with mom all morning and marks been round and all your grandkids are in front room. The other videos are from earlier in the morning maybe..unless you mean it had been tough in the morning
God bless you Dan. You are so gentle and patient with him. ❤
My heart is with you through this. It can be emotionally taxing, heartrending, and comical all at the same time. It's awesome that he can still read. Might need to lower the 'Ed' sign on his door by a couple of feet.
You mean inches, I hope!
You are so patient it must drive you crazy at times especially when you are tired. Poor Ed it's heart breaking 😢
Dan, You are an awesome son. Your patience and love you always show your dad is unmatched. May God bless you
Awe, bless his heart memory loss is such a challenging heartbreaking and exhausting disease, and it takes a lot out of everyone. Having the love and a support as he does is huge .💜
The patience Dan has it's crazy
Bless him and you too Dan. It’s so hard. Sometimes you just have to be like Nemo and keep swimming.
Dan God bless you for having the patience with your dad, you never get annoyed when you have to repeat yourself ❤🇿🇦
You couldn’t have been kinder in handling this situation. Patience & love preservers yet again. You & Danielle are the best. ❤
Oh my goodness, 4:53 gracious. I have a massive headache after this fiscasco. God bless you, Dan and Danielle.
God bless you, Dan, for loving Grandpa Ed and being so patient with him! You are a wonderful son. Many blessings for you and your beautiful family and your beautiful wife. I love Grandpa Ed he's a sweetheart 😇🥰🫠
Wow! That was something ! You have such patience with your Dad🙏🙏🙏
I feel for you all. Worked with dementia and I see the deterioration 😢❤
Definitely getting worse 😭
Dan , you are amazing with your dad, I commend you SO much for your caring for Ed, especially in these confused situations. I’m turning 80 in August. I watch your video’s every night when I go to bed, I’m still awake at 2 or 3 am . You have been blessed with the patience of Jobe. I’m a patient person but my husband is the opposite?? Maybe that’s why we have been married for 58yrs 😅 . 2 daughters 1 son
7 grandchildren & 7 great grandchildren . We are a very close family I’m very grateful for that. All the very best to you and Danielle for your caring to Ed in these difficult times. ❤❤👍👍
Dan your so patient with your dad so much respect for you, love grandpa Ed bless him 😊😊x❤️❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧
Daniel has lot of patience to handle his dad.
Great son
Bless his heart and Bless his family for keeping him at home instead of putting him in a home where he is surrounded by unfamiliar faces and unfamiliar surroundings….As someone who worked in an Alzheimer’s unit I so appreciate and advocate for keeping loved ones at home! Thanks Dan, Mark and family…..you extend your dads life!
Oh bless him, it must have been super confusing for him. Dan your a really good patient person as is Danielle. You are doing the right thing in life..looking after the man that raised you. Kudo's to you man🌹
My daily dose of precious; when your Dad questions the wallet,keys,etc... An explanation then a smile . whether it's gratitude or gentle soul or both.. This is tender💜
Phewww. My heart's racing.
I got exact flashbacks to my carers stress.
I could hear the emotional whirlwind you experienced here, Dan.
I've been there.
Oh boy.. it is tough. Keep on keeping on 👌
Same.....my nerves were jangling just listening to Ed being so persistent 😳😳😳 I have NO IDEA how Dan can handle this level of STRESS 😭😭😭
Your right Dan! Looks like he’s very tired due to a busy day, but Dan you have nothing to worry about…….. unless dad puts your underwear on! 😂😂😂 ❤ love ya buddy
He's getting ready to write your brother Mark a check 😂😂.
This made me sad for Dad. He tries to always make sense of things and I appreciate your never ending patience, helps him to maintain calmness despite his major confusion. Prayers for your family Dan 🙏🙏
Love and prayers for you all. I know it’s not easy AT ALL.
Danielle! You’re the best daughter-in-law girl! Hats off to you. ❤❤❤
I’ve seen many daughters becoming monsters in such situations. Praying for your patience and understanding.
Danielle not Diane :-)
Thanks ❤
Dan..... you (like your dad), are an amazing man with the patience of "Job". God bless you!!! It's evident that you have far more patience with your dad, than both Mark and Danielle! Kudos to you ALL! As the husband of a woman whose mom also suffered from dementia, I have a pretty good idea what you go through on a daily basis! You're fortunate. My mother in-laws condition was far worse than your dad's. But I'm so grateful I got to meet this woman. Unfortunately, she was well into the latter stages of dementia when I met my wife. However, it warms my heart to know that while she forgot alot of her family members names. She not only remembered my name...But, she ALSO knew that I was her SON-INLAW!!!! Rip mom aka Beatrice Porter!🖤🖤🖤🖤
That takes alot of patience and love
Oohh gosh, he's such a sweetie ❤ Please give him a big kiss and a cuddle from me , all the way from the Netherlands 😘😎
You are so calm and good Dan lol. I couldn't help but laughing tho.
Kudos to you for being patient,thank you for sharing videos of your Dad,learning process for all of us who are caregivers of our parents.
Alzheimer’s sucks❤ but love how patient you are with your father. Lots of love from West Virginia. Take care, Dr. Edd
Good afternoon, Salinger family, and poor Ed, I guess having everybody over and a lot of social interaction with the family gets him even more confused. Plus he ended up in your room so that just added to it. But as always, you do an amazing job with him and we all know it’s hard for him with his memory loss and everything else but it’s still such a wonderful thing you and Danielle and the whole family do for him on a daily basis and my continued good thoughts and prayers for you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️
His rate of decline seems to be increasing and more challenging. And yet he is as comfortable and well cared for as humanly possible. I hope you can be as comfortable as possible with the inevitable. You all have earned peace.
God bless him. He tries so hard to figure things out and remember, but he just can't do it. And you can see his frustration. Dementia is such an awful disease. 😢😢
Dan you have the patience and compassion of a sainted son❤
Apart from your natural tendencies, much of your strengths would have been nurtured by you parents, and encouraged to continue to flower by the love and support of your beautiful wife Danielle.
Your children are indeed fortunate to have such strong foundations which will allow them to give the examples you have taught them to their children and their communities.
This is how to build a better world……Love you all…
ps no matter how confused Grandpa may be, he is always a gentleman with a wonderful sense of humour and concern for others❤❤❤❤thank you for many lessons of LOVE
Bless his sweet heart. 😢. Dan, you’re amazing with him ❤
Poor Ed. His confusion is getting more regular and intense. I know what it is like. I am going thru the same experience with my Dad.
Definitely getting worse
Very precious you all are...there always always is the love and humor and joy of just being alive and a real family that never goes away...you bring me comfort..so much love.
Both of my husband's parents suffered from dementia--his dad from Alzheimer's and his mom from Parkinson's. It's so difficult watching your loved ones gradually lose their precious memories and personalities. When your dad asked, "Am I going crazy?", it was really heartbreaking. 💔Poor sweet fellow...😢 Thank you for always reassuring him by saying, "Everything's fine, there's nothing to worry about." You're a wonderful son and he's so blessed to have you and your family taking such great care of him!
I'm sure that's difficult to go through but you handle it so well Dan. You're so kind when explaining everything to him and reassure him that he's fine❤You all take such great care of him
Awww bless his heart he was sure that was his wallet and you was fibbing Dan lol I love how you keep him reassured when he's having trouble remembering. yall are so blessed to have each other Being a caretaker isn't easy and you Danielle and Mark all doing an awesome job 🙏🙏
Thank you for being so kind and gentle with your dad.
WOW! Lord bless you for your living care...🕊
Ed always puts a smile on my face 😊 ❤
Thank you for your patience with your dad. My grandfather had dementia and walked out of the house at about 3am one day 37 years ago, wearing nothing but shorts, a light sweater and slippers, and has never been seen since. My poor grandmother didn't even realise he had gone out until she woke up at 6am.
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I'm so sorry for your loss. My biggest fear w/ my mom who'd dress at night swearing my brother was waiting outside in car to take her to church. Thanks to technology, we can use Tiles/gps to track our humans & pets now.
Ohhh dear...that's very sad. Sorry to hear that.
So sorry this happened with your family member. I worry about this with Dan. He's always looking for keys. What if he gets in your car and try to drive? Or just walk off somewhere.
It's sad to see him so confused.
Bless your heart. You are truly a blessing and your dad is so lucky to have you . I love watching all these videos . Reminds me of my father , he also has dementia and is constantly looking for his wallet & money
The patients you have is absolutely amazing, you're dad It's very, very lucky to have you God bless.
I love how gentle you were in this video giving him time for the thought to sink in and for him to calm down. i cant imagine how frustrating it must be for him to be so confused.
That is sad. He seems to be deteriorating. Noticed in another clip that he was bearing to the right as he was walking. Your patience is beyond measure xxx