Walking without assistance, feeds himself, still has his own teeth, uses the bathroom without assistance, reads without glasses, has a great sense of humor, and that smile with those gentle eyes, he's a Gentle man and we all love him, ALOT!!💥
@@user-ts5qw6tr9bI use a topical compounded 10% diclofenac cream prescribed by my md. It is stronger than the commercially available diclofenac mixtures. It cuts back on the oral pain killers and is surprisingly effective and helps with getting restful sleep. Hope it helps.
I am 71 and 3 years into Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Praise God I am still sharp, knows everyone, and I still drive. Last July my husband passed away. That really took a toll on me. But I am ok. Please keep me in your prayers. I love watching these videos!
When people get older they can nicer or meaner. I don't know if their real side is coming out or if they change because of the trauma of getting old but my husband is lucky. I'm on the nice side lol. God bless everyone.
How long are you going to exploit your father for money? Turn to Christ, friend. It's not too late. Serving your demented father to the altar of money isn't a good look.
@@thebadluckboys Dr Ed is warm, safe and loved, we can see from the videos how well he is cared for. Unlike those poor oldies shoved in care homes and abused by caretakers. Just because you wouldn’t be prepared to care for a parent with dementia don’t judge someone who is prepared to do so, instead of handing him off to strangers. The videos document that he is in great hands.
@@thebadluckboys 💌 IF Dan was exploiting, he would not attend / speak at Alzheimer's conventions, where he could be the target for criticism. Dan is certainly helping me + others heal from the trauma and recover from society's STIGMA of a mentally unwell parent. Many isolated years for me with no one to turn to. And yes my soul mate died young at 40 + suddenly while l coped with my mom's aggressive baffling, highest level dementia. I was heartbroken for her. Dan is an example for those coping now. God bless 💌
I love that he still has his sense of humor and cracks on you from time to time! Dan…”I’m always with you… you got nothing to worry about”…. Never missed a beat with a smile on his face… Pop….”That’s what worries me mostly”….. LOL…. he is a blessed man to have so many care for him and y’all are blessed with a loving father!! ❤❤❤
He’s very sweet. My Mom is 92 with Alzheimer’s and she lives with me now. In the beginning of her journey she was belligerent and warlike but after 4 yrs she’s gentle as a lamb now. She sleeps a lot but when she’s awake my blood pressure goes off the charts with her constant repetitive questions and arguing with me. All I can do is change the subject and pray. 🙏 I’m doing the best I can taking care of her. 😢
You make call him angry, I don’t see angry. He still has incredible manners, politeness and seems agreeable. Just confused. He’s so sweet. You are lucky to have had such a wonderful man as your Father. Thanks for sharing this journey.
You saw 6 min of behavior and interaction that may have even been edited... not the entire hr prior that Dan mentioned... & u speak on it from a distance. You have no idea what the experience is like from their vantage point. I live w/ my grandmother, who is 97. She is a blessing to have. & its a privilege to serve & care for her. But the lifestyle is taxing & comes w/ many flavors. Grandpa is polite bc the values of that generation don't leave them. I've worked w/ seniors since i was 15 yrs old...That group from the early 20th century & prior is just an entirely diff breed. Notice the things that matter the most to grandpa...being prepared in case something happens...having resources available...having done a good job in life...his reputation...family....especially family....& being available & there for those whom he's responsible. These people were/are giants. I call them legends. But they can be equally as headstrong & insufferable once they get on a certain wavelength & frequency. ..I love them dearly, For me, there are more pluses than minuses....As Dan said, it's just a part of it.
@@Mr.Oct___ true and I also think that given that we do not now him we don't know how Dr Salinger really is as a person and how it is when he is angry and or frustrated. He is ever so polite I think he doesn't lash out.
That s the way my husband was til they put him on a low dose of Ativan at nite , he did so much better with the hr anger and frustration it breaks your heart that we can’t help them and they’re miserable and they trying to fix it but they can’t
Even his bad days are pretty good. Frustrated but still smiling, not yelling cussing, being combative or extremely aggressive like so many patients like him can be. When he said I hope I’ve helped a lot of people but now I’m going to help myself because I’m hungry, was so sweet! And thanking Danielle for making good food, he’s so kind. He is a blessing, I wish all patients were more like him
Other patients may be in care facilities and feel even more confused, so it's understandable they get stressed, frustrated and anxious. They aren't being aggressive to annoy anyone. In their minds they are missing their home, spouse, kids etc. They feel they have woke up in a different universe, and everything they know has changed so they may lash out. I think most of us would feel the same.
It must be so hard to be a doctor and then be so confused and forgetful.. at the moment he is listening to Dan. You can see how independent he was. my father had Alzheimer’s and it was very difficult for his wife and daughter to look after him. I live in another country so it was difficult for me to visit him every year but I did. Until he passed away with renal failure. 😢
HE DO NEED A DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENT SOMETIMES DIFFERENT FACE OF FOLKS HIS AGE JUST TO TALK OR BIRD 🐦 WATCHING HE GET TIRED OF YOU SOMETIMES YOU PUT YOUR SELF IN HIS SHOES 👞 👟 ?????????????
He's the GENUINE ARTICLE as my Mom, who passed at 69, used to say. ❤🙏🏻 His character and heart is ever present irregardless of his memory. He is golden, still shining bright. 🌟 😊
I sincerely empathize. Sometimes it's a case of "round and round the carousel spins" as the thoughts unfold and replay. We so love this grandpa and his family with their attentive care bestowed upon him.
He IS physically mobile! He is doing so much better than my parents were at his age. My father died at 91 and was sick for yrs before he died. My mother had Parkinson’s and was in a wheelchair with terrible osteoporosis. She had Parkinson’s dementia to boot. Both of them fell constantly, breaking bones. They fought with each other and with us constantly. They were in a nursing facility bc they were so sick that no way could I or my sister take care of them.
@@lessehead When I stated his frustration about being mobile I’m stating his independence. I’m sorry about your parents may they RIP. I obviously pinch a nerve with you for you to feel you can change my opinion on what I wrote. As we know everyone is different and the disease affects everyone differently.
@@miamia7633 Sorry, to me, when I hear the word mobile as it pertains to an elderly person, I think of it as physically mobile, bc so many of them are wheelchair or bed bound or need assistance from a cane or walker when walking. He gets around great for someone his age. The word independent would be a better fit for what you were trying to say. I’m a retired 30 yr teacher and reading specialist and choose my words carefully!
Most definitely....well deserved.. he just a wee bit of "short" term memory loss.." long" term he remembered where the pictures of his parents that it is a "safe" spot to put things..just curious...thinking a picture of his grandson "josh" with a "tape measure, retractable" could help him remember him.* ( i mean using objects to help either identify those in the immediate family circle... or like what is it about his brother "bill" that hes looking to find him...or see if hes ok... are there old movies or cds or other media in which bills voi e is present...(*) ok if there was ever a benefit to AI ... i would support this kind.. if it could help DR ED with remembering his brother "Bill"...or when the times that were good, he could experience that moment and be happy...ok getting lengthy..but when you love someone so much like you do dan & others..you just pick youre brain a little bit on ways you might think will fix them.. fix the situation. Cure the. If theres a way...and Dan along w others support..... your taking on a very lovingly courageous task ..may peace be with you n yours ....
A man of his stature needs to feel autonomy and needs to have keys to a house in his pocket even if he's no longer a homeowner, a car out in the driveway. No one who is a thinking, independent by nature person wants to feel out of control of his hard earned money and symbols of freedom and accomplishments.
Dear Dan , You have been gifted with great Patience. Ed has calmed down , all because of your great caregiving. Thank you for sharing this Journey with the world. ❤❤
To be in a state of confusion every single day. I can’t even imagine. He’s such a great guy and I’m so glad he’s with loving, caring, and patient family! ❤
Dan you are an inspiration to many of us who have been and still are caregivers. I admire the way you talk your Dad through his anger and frustration. It's never easy. God Bless.🙏❤
He' so polite and sweet even if he's angry.....And he's lucky to have kids like you who take actively care of him... Kisses to your dad and hugs to you all from Italy.
Sweet Ed is showing the will to live. Dan you do such a loving job at redirecting your dad. He's home and ready to eat. All was well waiting for dinner. Love to you all.
Poor grandpa. How frustrating that must be for him. I’m amazed that he can use the bathroom by himself and at how well he still gets around. Also can get up and down from a sitting position. Awesome 👏!
It must be hard Dan although you love your dad dearly. The argueing, the repetition in answering....takes a lot of energy out of you and your wife. Boy, I really appreciate you both for being loving and caring people.
Grandpa's response of "that's what worries me" to Dan's, "I'm always with you" had me in laughing tears😂😂😂😂😂😂Grandpa's so funny.... And who says Grandpa's angry, no way! I wish this is all anger is ever; then the world would be a sweet place to live in. He's just confused and a bit frustrated😊😊😊. Such a gentleman he is.
🥲 After the forgetfulness, comes the real Grandpa " I hope , I helped alot of people." This had me tearing up 🥲🙏 Remembering that he helped in his Dad's Shoestore , then going to a Doctor School and then becoming a Podiatrist 💙🥰 His lucidity is A Blessing 🙌 💙 and HE IS SO DAMN CUTE 😂 Love The Salingers all the way from Boston, Massachusetts 🥰🙏💖
Grandpa Ed he is so lovely. Even in his frustration, his lovely personality shines through as always. Dan, your patience, care, and concern are evident steering your father through the choppy waters of dementia .
Dan, My Dad has Alzheimer’s and is in a memory care facility. He’s a Colonel and sometimes I show up to visit and the nurse will tell me “The Colonels on the warpath!” I just turn right around and visit another day. His anger can be spectacular! Bless you for keeping him home!
@@melissar.2594 if he could handle the situation, his father would be with him at home. He obviously doesn't! Making assumptions about a situation you obviously know little about shows very poor skills and wonder how good you are at your job. Even if the son could handle the situation in theory, you do not know how the dementia patient would take it. It highly depends on the past and the bond of the dementia patient with the child. Some people had close relationships, others didn't or even worse, had a tense relationship. In that case their presence could to more damage than help! Not to mention that staff is payed to do their job not share the job with family members. The reason for family to be there is to share time with their sick family member, show them love and keep the memories and feelings going as much as they can, not help you! And all that you won't do when they are in aggressive mode! They need someone with authority in that cases and a child will never be able to show a parent (who lives in the past) authority, especially not a parent with his job!
God bless anyone who takes care of their parents in their latter years at home with family instead of shipping them off to an old folks home where they get neglected ❤
I just love him.....I want to give him a great big hug and tell him everything is going to be okay.....because you have Dan with you. He's such a sweetheart.
He just melts my heart. Although he gets frustrated, he is still kind as can be. Dan, you and Danielle are doing such a great job with your dad! Dinner looks great!
The patience of a Saint!!! Dan has a lot of love!!! for his father and his father loves him too! So wonderful that this family has taken in their relative at the great age of 91 to live in their beautiful home rather than a nursing home!!!
I love him so much and I don't even know him. Thank you for being such a great son and taking such good care of your father. I'm a single dad, and dementia runs in my family pretty heavily, I hope that if I ever need this type of help that my son sticks around for me. ❤
Ed is such a wonderful person. Even in his condition, you can see love, care for others, and good humble manners. I enjoy watching him. may God grant him peace.
I can't believe he's 91.❤ He's such a sweet man. He seems pretty normal for the most part. Very polite and calm. I bet he was an awesome dad and grampa. I'll keep him and the family in my prayers. Gotta love this man ❤
Just love ❤️ this man, even with his anger and frustration, he’s still polite, thankful and just an all around sweetheart. Dan, you’re a jewel, I know it can get tiring, and perhaps annoying at times, but through it all you’re patient and respectful… many cannot do what you’re doing… love and respect to you!🌻
My gma has alzheimers too & take care of her 3 days out of the week. I notice he is slurring a bit more today. I stumbled upon you video's but it was hard to watch. Now I love your videos bc you help me prepare for the future. She's 91 also & about to turn 92 feb 8th. You are an inspiration and really appreciate your videos. Thank you!
@dsalnorcal1434 my gma forget alot & repeats herself constantly, although it seems alot of the constant repeating has gone down over the last month or so. She was sharp as a tac a couple years ago, but she had a small stroke that they were able to desolve, and symptoms came a few months later. She also does the sundowners & sleeps alot. Your dad is a fair worse than she is, but who knows how fast or slow that can change. You're a true inspiration & will definitely use your experiences to hopefully help down the road. The way your dad seems reminds me alot of how i envision her to be. She has always been so sweet & i pray this disease will not make her that way. It would break my heart even more if she gets violent or mean in the future. Im sure you know but people are looking up to you & appreciate all you do!
Obedient? He's the dad. He doesn't have to do anything that they say. Not one thing. If he wants to stay awake all night he can. It's other people who have things to do so they make him do what they want, not what he wants. It's sad to watch sometimes.
Him saying I hope I helped a lot of people Dan it made me about cry. That a man who has tried to help so many is battling this disease. Hats off to you Dan and Danielle and your family. You are doing a wonderful thing. Be glad he's here, I'd do anything to bring my dad back even sick and taking care of him, I miss him so.
My dad did this same thing. It’s very frustrating when they can’t retain what you’ve told them one minute ago. Hang in there. You are an amazing caretaker and son. ❤️
Omgosh, that's lashing out?! 😊 he's still smiling and laughing.. So cute and polite.. God bless him, and your entire family for taking such good care of him..❤️
I just admire everything you all are doing such a blessing and thank you for sharing your Dad with the world I cared for my mom with the dementia also I work with Dementia Residents for 20yrs I know everything you all are experiencing Love and Patience is the Key
Poor guy. He said not having anything to worry about is what worries him. We spend our whole lives worrying so much that its hard to forget no matter what.
You were so smart to say he doesn't need to pay for something he can't use. You could see that register with him. He's all about financial stability. That's how he's hardwired and it definitely re set him a bit
Walking without assistance, feeds himself, still has his own teeth, uses the bathroom without assistance, reads without glasses, has a great sense of humor, and that smile with those gentle eyes, he's a Gentle man and we all love him, ALOT!!💥
Hes doing really well in fairness.
I'm 58 my knees and shoulder ache, rugby and construction kill me. 92 he walks better than me
@@user-ts5qw6tr9bI use a topical compounded 10% diclofenac cream prescribed by my md. It is stronger than the commercially available diclofenac mixtures. It cuts back on the oral pain killers and is surprisingly effective and helps with getting restful sleep. Hope it helps.
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Well said! All solid point. My 92yo Gpa pee’s himself every night and my mom has to wash his clothes and sheets every f-king day.
After all that forgetfulness “dinner smells good Danielle”❤ I love it.
He still has his gentleman card❤
He seems to always remember Danielle's name🙂
He's the least angry angry guy I know.😂
@@saraschneider6781 that part
Bless him 💞
If that's lashing out, he's a an angel.
Right??? I’m confused when some of the captions of their videos.
OMG!!! I speechless Dan , I feel for you with my whole Heart😢😢😢😢❤❤❤
@@lauramartinez7057.
Ed, you are a sweetheart ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉
I am 71 and 3 years into Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Praise God I am still sharp, knows everyone, and I still drive. Last July my husband passed away. That really took a toll on me. But I am ok. Please keep me in your prayers. I love watching these videos!
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God bless you
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Please eat lots of good fat, like avocados, coconut oil and olive oil, everyday Very good brain food.
Sending prayers❤
Even though he was frustrated he still tells Danielle that dinner smells good. Always a gentleman, and Dan your patience is commendable
Even in his anger and confusion, he is a sweet- mannered man. ❤
Even when he’s mad or frustrated or confused he’s never mean. What a great father he is
When people get older they can nicer or meaner. I don't know if their real side is coming out or if they change because of the trauma of getting old but my husband is lucky. I'm on the nice side lol. God bless everyone.
I don't think they purposely mean, the good thing was my mom would forget she was mad at someone and just be nice......
How long are you going to exploit your father for money? Turn to Christ, friend. It's not too late. Serving your demented father to the altar of money isn't a good look.
@@thebadluckboys Dr Ed is warm, safe and loved, we can see from the videos how well he is cared for. Unlike those poor oldies shoved in care homes and abused by caretakers. Just because you wouldn’t be prepared to care for a parent with dementia don’t judge someone who is prepared to do so, instead of handing him off to strangers. The videos document that he is in great hands.
@@thebadluckboys 💌 IF Dan was exploiting, he would not attend / speak at Alzheimer's conventions, where he could be the target for criticism. Dan is certainly helping me + others heal from the trauma and recover from society's STIGMA of a mentally unwell parent. Many isolated years for me with no one to turn to. And yes my soul mate died young at 40 + suddenly while l coped with my mom's aggressive baffling, highest level dementia. I was heartbroken for her. Dan is an example for those coping now.
God bless 💌
I love that he still has his sense of humor and cracks on you from time to time! Dan…”I’m always with you… you got nothing to worry about”…. Never missed a beat with a smile on his face… Pop….”That’s what worries me mostly”….. LOL…. he is a blessed man to have so many care for him and y’all are blessed with a loving father!! ❤❤❤
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that was such a MOMENT both with dan's exceptional delivery of AAALLLWAYS with you, to Ed making an actual JOKE amazing amazing
@@vanyvero2007Really sweet
that HUGE bright smile tho! absolutely beautiful!♥️
Grandpa can come back with zingers! 😅 👍🏻 My Gramps lived to have his birthday 97, old folks can be hilarious 😊
He’s very sweet. My Mom is 92 with Alzheimer’s and she lives with me now.
In the beginning of her journey she was belligerent and warlike but after 4 yrs she’s gentle as a lamb now.
She sleeps a lot but when she’s awake my blood pressure goes off the charts with her constant repetitive questions and arguing with me. All I can do is change the subject and pray. 🙏
I’m doing the best I can taking care of her. 😢
Wow bless you keep up the hard work
You won’t regret it ❤
@@thereseburns3309 👍❤️
Be Encouraged ❤❤❤
Hang in there GOD OS OUR HELP❤❤❤
I love granddad, I love his son who is taking care of him. Great loving family.
Me too
He's a good dad and you're a good son. You're a very good man Dan.
If his son would just give him his car keys.... he could drive on out of there and not have to deal with all of that!
On behalf of all of us, Thank you for taking care of Him❤
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Amen to that. My mom isn’t as pleasant to say the least as his dad
It’s a very sad disease,bless his sweet heart ❤
@@debby891so sorry.
You make call him angry, I don’t see angry. He still has incredible manners, politeness and seems agreeable. Just confused. He’s so sweet. You are lucky to have had such a wonderful man as your Father. Thanks for sharing this journey.
I didn’t sense anger either. My take was anxiety. I always tried to calm my mom when she was in an anxious state.
Of course he's clickbaiting him. While making him wear merch. Why are we thanking him for this??
You saw 6 min of behavior and interaction that may have even been edited... not the entire hr prior that Dan mentioned... & u speak on it from a distance. You have no idea what the experience is like from their vantage point. I live w/ my grandmother, who is 97. She is a blessing to have. & its a privilege to serve & care for her. But the lifestyle is taxing & comes w/ many flavors. Grandpa is polite bc the values of that generation don't leave them. I've worked w/ seniors since i was 15 yrs old...That group from the early 20th century & prior is just an entirely diff breed. Notice the things that matter the most to grandpa...being prepared in case something happens...having resources available...having done a good job in life...his reputation...family....especially family....& being available & there for those whom he's responsible. These people were/are giants. I call them legends. But they can be equally as headstrong & insufferable once they get on a certain wavelength & frequency. ..I love them dearly, For me, there are more pluses than minuses....As Dan said, it's just a part of it.
@@iro9486 merch? Those are gifts people send him smh.
@@Mr.Oct___ true and I also think that given that we do not now him we don't know how Dr Salinger really is as a person and how it is when he is angry and or frustrated. He is ever so polite I think he doesn't lash out.
He didn’t lash out. He’s just confused poor thing. Even in his frustration, he’s nice. Bless him.
Yes, as I stated in a comment above, he lashed out relative to his typical behavior. I have seen much worse on videos of other people.
Sweetest smile from Dad when Dan said " I am taking care of you"❤
But I truly love his golden heart and kindness.... to take the time to compliment Danielle about dinner. Such a gentleman❤❤❤❤
Exactly what I thought too 💯
That s the way my husband was til they put him on a low dose of Ativan at nite , he did so much better with the hr anger and frustration it breaks your heart that we can’t help them and they’re miserable and they trying to fix it but they can’t
Even his bad days are pretty good. Frustrated but still smiling, not yelling cussing, being combative or extremely aggressive like so many patients like him can be. When he said I hope I’ve helped a lot of people but now I’m going to help myself because I’m hungry, was so sweet! And thanking Danielle for making good food, he’s so kind. He is a blessing, I wish all patients were more like him
Agree on all that! They are so blessed❤❤❤
@@user-zz1ty4ie2x I would never consider the disease a blessing ever but I know what you mean. Could be a lot worse.
Other patients may be in care facilities and feel even more confused, so it's understandable they get stressed, frustrated and anxious. They aren't being aggressive to annoy anyone. In their minds they are missing their home, spouse, kids etc. They feel they have woke up in a different universe, and everything they know has changed so they may lash out. I think most of us would feel the same.
It gets way nastier than this, trust me. They just don't film it.
@@no-pants-no-problem
Right.😊
I just meant he could be angry and combative and unkind and be so much more stressful for them.
Awww. When you told him "I'm always with you". That was so very precious.❤
That's what we do. We are always with them and not abandon them. ❤
@@trudyramgren8817 That is wonderful!!
“That’s what I’m worried about.”
It’s crazy how the humor can cut through sometimes 😂
It must be so hard to be a doctor and then be so confused and forgetful.. at the moment he is listening to Dan. You can see how independent he was.
my father had Alzheimer’s and it was very difficult for his wife and daughter to look after him. I live in another country so it was difficult for me to visit him every year but I did. Until he passed away with renal failure. 😢
" That what worries me mostly " that floored me 😂. Sense of humor right there.
He is so understanding in all this confused state. He was a very good man back in his day and is reaping the benefits of good home care. 👍👏
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Dan says “I’m always with you” Pop says “ That’s what worries me most” Pop still has jokes 😀
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HE DO NEED A DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENT SOMETIMES DIFFERENT FACE OF FOLKS HIS AGE JUST TO TALK OR BIRD 🐦 WATCHING HE GET TIRED OF YOU SOMETIMES YOU PUT YOUR SELF IN HIS SHOES 👞 👟 ?????????????
SOMETIMES HE IS TREATED LIKE A CHILD??????
Love Grandpa♥️
"You're 91, almost 92"
"Thats good! That means I've got alot that I've learned!"
I LOVE his perspective.
Thank you for sharing ALL of these moments 💜
I really love him!!!! It has to be mentally difficult for him some days but he's still such a gentleman! GOD BLESS HIM!
He's the GENUINE ARTICLE as my Mom, who passed at 69, used to say. ❤🙏🏻 His character and heart is ever present irregardless of his memory. He is golden, still shining bright. 🌟 😊
It hurt me when he said “ everything is going away from me”. Bless all of your hearts. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
If this is “lashing out in anger and frustration”, then I’ve been in war zones on a regular day. He seems very calm to me, not angry, but confused. ♥️
He can still make a joke in his frustration. What a sweetheart. He is so lucky to have you guys. ❤
The man been working all of his life. I can understand his frustration of not being mobile… Thank God for family.
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I sincerely empathize. Sometimes it's a case of "round and round the carousel spins" as the thoughts unfold and replay. We so love this grandpa and his family with their attentive care bestowed upon him.
He IS physically mobile! He is doing so much better than my parents were at his age. My father died at 91 and was sick for yrs before he died. My mother had Parkinson’s and was in a wheelchair with terrible osteoporosis. She had Parkinson’s dementia to boot. Both of them fell constantly, breaking bones. They fought with each other and with us constantly. They were in a nursing facility bc they were so sick that no way could I or my sister take care of them.
@@lessehead When I stated his frustration about being mobile I’m stating his independence. I’m sorry about your parents may they RIP. I obviously pinch a nerve with you for you to feel you can change my opinion on what I wrote. As we know everyone is different and the disease affects everyone differently.
@@miamia7633 Sorry, to me, when I hear the word mobile as it pertains to an elderly person, I think of it as physically mobile, bc so many of them are wheelchair or bed bound or need assistance from a cane or walker when walking. He gets around great for someone his age. The word independent would be a better fit for what you were trying to say. I’m a retired 30 yr teacher and reading specialist and choose my words carefully!
"You were a Doctor. You helped a lot of people."... "I hope so. Now I'm gonna help myself."😁 That made me smile. You deserve it Pops!
Most definitely....well deserved.. he just a wee bit of "short" term memory loss.." long" term he remembered where the pictures of his parents that it is a "safe" spot to put things..just curious...thinking a picture of his grandson "josh" with a "tape measure, retractable" could help him remember him.* ( i mean using objects to help either identify those in the immediate family circle... or like what is it about his brother "bill" that hes looking to find him...or see if hes ok... are there old movies or cds or other media in which bills voi e is present...(*) ok if there was ever a benefit to AI ... i would support this kind.. if it could help DR ED with remembering his brother "Bill"...or when the times that were good, he could experience that moment and be happy...ok getting lengthy..but when you love someone so much like you do dan & others..you just pick youre brain a little bit on ways you might think will fix them.. fix the situation. Cure the. If theres a way...and Dan along w others support..... your taking on a very lovingly courageous task ..may peace be with you n yours ....
A man of his stature needs to feel autonomy and needs to have keys to a house in his pocket even if he's no longer a homeowner, a car out in the driveway. No one who is a thinking, independent by nature person wants to feel out of control of his hard earned money and symbols of freedom and accomplishments.
@@oyenations162
I love how much patience you have with your dad. Bless both your hearts!
Absolutely😊
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I love Dan's patience also, what a great man Dan is...
Absolutely! ❤
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Dear Dan , You have been gifted with great Patience. Ed has calmed down , all because of your great caregiving. Thank you for sharing this Journey with the world. ❤❤
That kind of kindness is rare nowadays Ed is from another era.
"That's what worries me mostly." and then the laughter 😂. Poor Dan. Great job in patience.
That cracked me up, his wit
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@dsalnorcal1434 My wife and I like to watch a few episodes every night after work. Thank you, and take care of yourself and your family.
THAT part made me laugh! What a great human being , much love!
That was so funny
I love that he never seems to forget Danielle
Why?? 😂😂😂
Yeah she’s so sweet, you could hear her yelling all throughout this clip… Especially here 3:57
And still a big smile from Grandpa to you Dan ❤. When you say you don't have nothing to worried about you live with me. So sweet😊
When u said he was a dr tears welled up in my eyes and when he said he hoped he helped a lot of people they flooded. Please protect this gentle soul.
“I’ve worked all my life “ oh Dr. Ed we know amazing provider and man 💯💯💯👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Yes he is. Love Dr. Ed and family
So hard to stay patient but your dad’s demeanor helps. Even when he’s mad he’s charming.
Grandpa is frustrated because he has lost his power and independence. You are doing a great job taking care of him. And he loves Danielle!!
No matter how upset Dad may get he ALWAYS HAVE A KIND WORD AND THAT SPEAKS VOLUMES AND TO BE NOTED BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY FOREVER❤❤❤
God Bless you Son! That’s the hardest job in the world!
To be in a state of confusion every single day. I can’t even imagine. He’s such a great guy and I’m so glad he’s with loving, caring, and patient family! ❤
Dan you are an inspiration to many of us who have been and still are caregivers. I admire the way you talk your Dad through his anger and frustration. It's never easy. God Bless.🙏❤
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It's so difficult for the person with dementia and for the caregivers. Wears everybody down . Peace and patience to all of you!
Blessings to you Dan and family ❤❤❤
" That's what worries me mostly." Then he laughs real hard. Love❤it! He is hysterical!
He' so polite and sweet even if he's angry.....And he's lucky to have kids like you who take actively care of him... Kisses to your dad and hugs to you all from Italy.
Sweet Ed is showing the will to live. Dan you do such a loving job at redirecting your dad. He's home and ready to eat. All was well waiting for dinner. Love to you all.
Poor grandpa. How frustrating that must be for him. I’m amazed that he can use the bathroom by himself and at how well he still gets around. Also can get up and down from a sitting position. Awesome 👏!
That's what worries me mostly lol Grandpa Got Jokes, He's Funny Godbless you Dan Thank you and Danielle, Mark for taking care of him.
It must be hard Dan although you love your dad dearly. The argueing, the repetition in answering....takes a lot of energy out of you and your wife. Boy, I really appreciate you both for being loving and caring people.
Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your daily life. Your dad is the sweetest Grandpa around!!
Grandpa's response of "that's what worries me" to Dan's, "I'm always with you" had me in laughing tears😂😂😂😂😂😂Grandpa's so funny....
And who says Grandpa's angry, no way! I wish this is all anger is ever; then the world would be a sweet place to live in. He's just confused and a bit frustrated😊😊😊. Such a gentleman he is.
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He's his Dad not his Grandfather.
I gree lol
If that’s considered lashing out, that’s amazing. To me it’s frustrated, but not angry. What a good guy!
🥲 After the forgetfulness, comes the real Grandpa " I hope , I helped alot of people." This had me tearing up 🥲🙏 Remembering that he helped in his Dad's Shoestore , then going to a Doctor School and then becoming a Podiatrist 💙🥰 His lucidity is A Blessing 🙌 💙 and HE IS SO DAMN CUTE 😂
Love The Salingers all the way from Boston, Massachusetts 🥰🙏💖
God bless him and them.💜
Bless his heart. ❤️ and bless you Dan for taking such good care of your dad.
In the midst of the confusion grandpa still has a sense of humor and polite, that smells good Danielle, I love it❤
Grandpa Ed he is so lovely. Even in his frustration, his lovely personality shines through as always. Dan, your patience, care, and concern are evident steering your father through the choppy waters of dementia .
He manages to throw some humor in once he settles down. Blessings for being there for him. He really does have a good disposition for his age.
Dan, My Dad has Alzheimer’s and is in a memory care facility. He’s a Colonel and sometimes I show up to visit and the nurse will tell me “The Colonels on the warpath!” I just turn right around and visit another day. His anger can be spectacular! Bless you for keeping him home!
As a nursing home administrator with a dementia unit, why wouldn't you help the staff when they need it the most?? Wow!
@melissar.2594 sometimes people aren't good with confrontation they know when it's beyond their control maybe that's why he is in that care place
@@melissar.2594 if he could handle the situation, his father would be with him at home. He obviously doesn't! Making assumptions about a situation you obviously know little about shows very poor skills and wonder how good you are at your job. Even if the son could handle the situation in theory, you do not know how the dementia patient would take it. It highly depends on the past and the bond of the dementia patient with the child. Some people had close relationships, others didn't or even worse, had a tense relationship. In that case their presence could to more damage than help! Not to mention that staff is payed to do their job not share the job with family members. The reason for family to be there is to share time with their sick family member, show them love and keep the memories and feelings going as much as they can, not help you! And all that you won't do when they are in aggressive mode! They need someone with authority in that cases and a child will never be able to show a parent (who lives in the past) authority, especially not a parent with his job!
God bless anyone who takes care of their parents in their latter years at home with family instead of shipping them off to an old folks home where they get neglected ❤
He isn't lashing out. He is a sweet man!
Such a terrible disease, bless his heart!
Dan, there is a special place in heaven for you my friend!
Bless his heart he wants to "help myself" but as a doctor he's helpless against this terrible disease.
I just love watching Pop. I hate the disease for him but he is great hands and is so blessed to have son like Dan. At 91 yo Pop is doing great! ❤
I just love him.....I want to give him a great big hug and tell him everything is going to be okay.....because you have Dan with you. He's such a sweetheart.
Carers do an amazing job. Thanks so so much.
He just melts my heart. Although he gets frustrated, he is still kind as can be. Dan, you and Danielle are doing such a great job with your dad! Dinner looks great!
The patience of a Saint!!! Dan has a lot of love!!! for his father and his father loves him too! So wonderful that this family has taken in their relative at the great age of 91 to live in their beautiful home rather than a nursing home!!!
Your Dad's hair looks great short! He looks younger. He's still kind when he's frustrated. ❤
You are so patient with him Dan. Precious family!
I love him so much and I don't even know him. Thank you for being such a great son and taking such good care of your father. I'm a single dad, and dementia runs in my family pretty heavily, I hope that if I ever need this type of help that my son sticks around for me. ❤
Love the shirt. Hang in there Dan. You and your family have shown us and helped those families who suffer through the same thing. Blessed be.❤
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I hate the shirt. This is my opinion. It's mocking his Dad's illness. My mom had Alzheimer's. This stuff isn't fun.
He is the sweetest man around.
Ed is such a wonderful person. Even in his condition, you can see love, care for others, and good humble manners. I enjoy watching him. may God grant him peace.
What class, even “angry” he’s reasonable and not offensive.
I can't believe he's 91.❤ He's such a sweet man. He seems pretty normal for the most part. Very polite and calm. I bet he was an awesome dad and grampa. I'll keep him and the family in my prayers. Gotta love this man ❤
God bless this wonderful family.❤
Everyone gets angry and frustrated. You always answer your father with the truth or distract him. Good job.
even when hes frustrated hes still just the politest, sweetest man. we all love you and your family for doing what you do for your Father!
I see a very loving dad that’s just frustrated about the change in his life but through it all it’s crystal clear he is proud to be your dad .❤
Ed is so fortunate to have a loving and devoted family taking care of him. Ed is so cute.
He never forgets Danielle. Never. That is amazing to me!
She’s the only woman there.
@jackiecrawford1032 Funny! But more to it than that I think 🤔
That made me want to put my arms around that precious soul and protect him.
The smile after all the confusion just melts my heart. Danielle’s cooking makes him happy. Thumbs up!
He is such a gentle,polite,well mannered man.I love you pop ❤❤❤❤
He is so appreciative..what a wonderful man.
Just love ❤️ this man, even with his anger and frustration, he’s still polite, thankful and just an all around sweetheart. Dan, you’re a jewel, I know it can get tiring, and perhaps annoying at times, but through it all you’re patient and respectful… many cannot do what you’re doing… love and respect to you!🌻
My gma has alzheimers too & take care of her 3 days out of the week. I notice he is slurring a bit more today. I stumbled upon you video's but it was hard to watch. Now I love your videos bc you help me prepare for the future. She's 91 also & about to turn 92 feb 8th. You are an inspiration and really appreciate your videos. Thank you!
Yea this was a bad afternoon for him. He woke up early yesterday and by afternoon he was sundowning
@dsalnorcal1434 my gma forget alot & repeats herself constantly, although it seems alot of the constant repeating has gone down over the last month or so. She was sharp as a tac a couple years ago, but she had a small stroke that they were able to desolve, and symptoms came a few months later. She also does the sundowners & sleeps alot. Your dad is a fair worse than she is, but who knows how fast or slow that can change. You're a true inspiration & will definitely use your experiences to hopefully help down the road. The way your dad seems reminds me alot of how i envision her to be. She has always been so sweet & i pray this disease will not make her that way. It would break my heart even more if she gets violent or mean in the future. Im sure you know but people are looking up to you & appreciate all you do!
He’s so obedient. He says ok I’ll put it back. You guys are so lucky to have him ❤
Obedient? He's the dad. He doesn't have to do anything that they say. Not one thing. If he wants to stay awake all night he can. It's other people who have things to do so they make him do what they want, not what he wants. It's sad to watch sometimes.
Despite his frustration he still has a good sense of humor he's doing really good for his age awesome job ❤❤❤❤
Even when he gets frustrated he’s still as sweet as can be! ❤
Him saying I hope I helped a lot of people Dan it made me about cry. That a man who has tried to help so many is battling this disease. Hats off to you Dan and Danielle and your family. You are doing a wonderful thing. Be glad he's here, I'd do anything to bring my dad back even sick and taking care of him, I miss him so.
Well done Dan your patience and understanding eventually calms him thanks for showing us the devastating effects of dad’s dementia ❤❤
My dad did this same thing. It’s very frustrating when they can’t retain what you’ve told them one minute ago. Hang in there. You are an amazing caretaker and son. ❤️
How fortunate he is to have family taken care of him. He still has a sense of humor everybody's names. What a wonderful family.
That's the nicest lashing out I ever saw❣️
Omgosh, that's lashing out?! 😊 he's still smiling and laughing..
So cute and polite.. God bless him, and your entire family for taking such good care of him..❤️
“Dass wat worries me mostly” 😂😂😂😂 sharp w/ da jokes & big smile ! Salute OG 💪🏾
😂😂😂 he didn't lose his humor 😅
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Someone should get him an OG sweatshirt to add to his collection
I just admire everything you all are doing such a blessing and thank you for sharing your Dad with the world I cared for my mom with the dementia also I work with Dementia Residents for 20yrs I know everything you all are experiencing Love and Patience is the Key
He is so sweet even though he's forgetful. My father was 91 when he passed with Alzheimers and he was not so pleasant. . I miss his stories.
Poor guy. He said not having anything to worry about is what worries him. We spend our whole lives worrying so much that its hard to forget no matter what.
You were so smart to say he doesn't need to pay for something he can't use. You could see that register with him. He's all about financial stability. That's how he's hardwired and it definitely re set him a bit