Sometimes I feel so bad for him when he's so confused. I want to give him a hug. Thank you to the whole family for taking such great care of him and being patient. I'm sure sometimes it's hard to be very patient.
It's a heartbreaking disease no doubt. I've talked to family members who have said watching another parent die from cancer was a more blessed way to die. When it's cancer they can still have their memories and carry on mentally with their families.
Don't you feel bad for Grandpa he's 91 years of Great health and Great kids and a Beautiful daughter in-law helping him as Danielle he eating good everyday he's well dressed he has great conversation and he's with FAMILY and The World 🌎 LOVES HIM I Don't think Grandpa would like that your sad for him he's a respectful loving proud man and a Great Father so don't be sad because he forgets a little be glad that we get to ENJOY him every day so you have a great evening
She’s only doing what has to be done to communicate w Ed. My 87 yr old daddy is extremely hard of hearing( in fact he reads lips a lot). So even his little yorkie thinks I’m mad when I have to talk very loudly for daddy to understand 🤷♀️. You have to do whatever works with your parent😏. 12:25 He can no longer tolerate the hearing aids he used to wear.
Her "Tone" oh my. I praise her for her patience. I was thinking, I would not have that patience. If you people have NOT dealt with someone with alzheimers, shut up! U have no idea.
Some people have messed with her??? Wooooow.... The ignorance. But I guess it comes with social media. Must be people who've never dealt with caring in house for a person with health issues. Physical or mental. It's so bipolar, the highs the lows... Bittersweet. Draining. He's a blessed man. ❤
@@haydeedias4250 Oh people have been terrible to her. There's been a few videos where they don't think she was kind enough or that her tone was harsh. It's ridiculous. Maybe they need to try to do what her and Dan do and see that it isn't easy.
I don't think anybody that's not dealt with this is even in a position to pretend to judge. I have a 6.5 year old son and sometimes he pretends not to hear me. He hears, "I'm gonna lock your nintendo switch if you don't..." whatever I've requested more than 3 times. I'm certain they'd take issue with my "tone" too. I have spent just enough time with the elderly to know that he's being very well taken care of. He's clean, fed, talked with, given as many experiences as he can handle and redirected when he needs to be. They're not yelling at him or locking him in his room, obviously he's up roaming, he's not being neglected or otherwise mistreated. People need to hush...
Awwwwww Seems the dementia is progressing especially with waking up early than usual and Danielle you are amazing with your father-in-law 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐
Good morning, Danielle. People who have never been thru this will never understand. I admire you so much for many reasons. He is not your parent, but you love him so much and give him such respect. My husband did the same for my mother. We did it 24/7 for 12 years without many breaks. I'm sure he is being rewarded in Heaven for all the loving sacrifices he made. Bless you, your husband and Grandpa. Find the beauty in the day!
Danielle, you are a sweetheart! I admire your gentle tone with Grandpa. Thanks for all you do, not everyone could do what You and Dan and Mark are doing.
I can't imagine what he must be feeling emotionally when he wakes up and doesn't know what's going on in his world. Thanks for being such a kind soul to grandpa. :)
I love the fact that he is able and willing to articulate that he doesn’t know what’s going on. My mom had Alzheimer’s but she would go along with and be quite in her confusion… it was hard to know what she was feeling in any moment.
Danielle, I love how patient you were with Dr. Salinger. The consistent verses that you and Dan repeat with him seems comforting to him especially once he understands that Dan is there with him. Your an amazing daughter in law. 🌷💚
Caring for a Dementia person is on of the hardest task. I know of which I speak I'm a caregiver. Be prepared to repeat yourself a million times a day while being kind and compassionate at the same time. It's NOT easy !!! Also expect the unexpected! I'll never forget walking into the kitchen in the morning and greeted with poop on the kitchen floor and it wasn't from the dog. Another time it was on the dresser 🙄 . You also have to keep eyes on them at all times even when you are sleeping. It's a cruel disease !!! I sincerely wish you well. He is such a sweet man!
I went through this with my grandpa for many years. One of the moments that’s always brings me to tears was when my grandpa asked if I had everything I needed for school as I stood in front of him with a baby in my arms and one holding onto my leg. I was a grown woman, married with children and his concerns were if I had what I needed. It’s been over 30 years and that memory will never fade. God bless you for your patience and care for Ed/ grandpa.❤️
P-Stew . Our grandparents lived 1200 Miles from us but we visited every summer. They had a huge farm and I watched him carry a newborn calf the mama had birthed in a pasture far from the barn. Mama kept rushing him but he calmly talked to her that he was helping her. He was about 70 yrs old then. He used to laugh at me for trying to catch the feral barn cats. He'd say, These ain't like your city cats 😆. I put a huge bandage on a kitten's tail that had almost been severed by a sharp leaf from a cornstalk. The next morning he pointed to the tail with the bandage still attached. It was laying on their porch. He didn't laugh tho bc I was crying. He explained how most mama animals had a natural antibiotic in their saliva and she'd nurse the kitten back to health. The next yr the kitten was alive and well still. When my 1st daughter was 6 months old we went up. She was so grumpy but when he held her she settled in on his chest and she quieted down. I asked how he was so good with babies. He said his mama died a few days after she had his sister. This was in 1914. He and his brother fed the baby with formula they made. They kept her in a basket on the open oven door to keep her warm. He and grams had 11 kids which helped him learn about babies too. He told me as he snuggled Lorah that there's no such thing as holding a baby too much and they won't get spoiled until after they're 2 yo. Every summer as we drove away for home he and Grams would wave to us until they were tiny specks only. The year the song Sweet Caroline came out it was playing on WHO Des Moines radio channel when I saw he was crying as he waved goodbye. He was 6'2" and strong as an ox but crying with no embarrassment. At age 95 he was living in assisted living place when he went to his room for a nap after dinner and didn't get up again. He deserved a peaceful passing. He was so wise and kind. Grams had passed 2 yrs before. Now when I hear Sweet Caroline I cry without embarrassment. Both my parents have passed too. I miss them all but I've 4 grands now and hope they love me as much as I did mine. They probably do bc I'm much softer now. Recently my 13 yo grandson and granddaughter were at the pool while their mom and dad barked orders...put on sunscreen, stop splashing, no running etc. When the parents went inside I said, Wow it sure got peaceful and quiet when your parents went inside. The 3 of us burst out laughing. But I told em their parents are the boss and don't rat me out bc it'll get me in trouble. Wow this is long but your post stirred up a lot of good memories. I'm always sad when ppl share about their families being in shambles bc of addicted parents or abusive ones. Many tho had good grandparents who buoyed then up when they were kids. I enjoyed your post reminding me of so many memories. May you always find comfort in yours.
Have good day you are doing an excellent job of looking after Ed ,it not easy I've been in your place looking after my mom before she passed away I wish you all a peaceful day especially Ed 💐
Good morning, Danielle! Grandpa Ed has awakened early. He is into your quiet morning time. He has located everyone, so back to bed for Ed. 🥱 Have a great day! 👍
God bless your day with love and laughter. Thank you for what you are doing for Mr. Salinger. You are awesome and there will be a special crown in glory for taking care of this beautiful man who is intent on taking care of everyone else. Have a wonderful day!!
"why I up so early?? I don't know what the hell is going on !!" 😊Love you so much Grandpa ❤️!! Dan and Danielle it is so wonderful you have taken him in instead of putting him in a home. You two love him so much and have the patience of a saint!!
Good morning, Danielle and Dan and Grandpa…Looks like a particularly tough morning, but as you say, that’s kind of what goes on every day, and we’ve seen that before, of course… But we all love Ed and we love you guys as well… Have a good day ❤
Enjoyed the live chat yesterday! ❤️ I certainly hope that Ed's memory loss does not morph into belligerent behavior. You guys have the patience of Job in the Bible. Having a quality cocktail treat every now and then can be therapeutic... 🍹 🍹 🍹
Belligerent behaviour from who? Dr Ed is 91 and I doubt has been belligerent in his life. He gave the best of his years to his family, you make it sound like they took in a stranger.
@@isking1715 Maybe you haven't been around long enough to know how this works. I've been through it twice. The sweetest people can become very angry, profane and verbally abusive as the disease progresses. The extreme change in personality is very hard to bear for the family.
@@Austin8thGenTexan I'm 46, believe me, I've seen it up close. Grandpa is 91, he gets frustrated but never ever belligerent, although I understand many dementia can be. He thinks of his family's well being all the time despite his condition. This sweet man won't be doing any harm ever. The family are wonderful with him and he is as blessed to have them as they are to have him. I worry more about the harm to their voiceboxes from all the shouting they have to do!!
@@isking1715 Having to yell, then repeat is a big strain - I've been through that with my father's brother at age 93. He simply refused to wear hearing aids. He did everything else the doctors told him to do - lost weight to reverse his diabetes, had regular colonoscopies (which ultimately saved his life), etc. Hearing aids? No way. I hope Ed makes it through to the end without having angry dementia, too... 🌷🌷🌷
I was so touched by you and Dad, I put my comments as a reply for someone else. So again,you handled the situation beautifully, with patience and care. Also this shows another example of what Dad is experiencing. It’s rough….
I'm like you I like to get up at the crack of dawn. I love my mornings😊 hopefully Ed will be better when he gets back up. bless his heart❤ y'all have a wonderful day
I am 24/7 caregiver to 3 dementia patients (my mom 70 and her parents 93 and 95), with varying degrees and intensities. I can attest to this exact scenario happening literally every time they wake up from a nap.
I watched your live yesterday. It was good to see you having a Few glasses of wine & having Fun. Laugh & be happy. You do have alot on your plate. A loving heart carries you thru. ❤💓💞
Everyone do your part and support the Alzhimer Association 💜 I walk every year for the forgotten, including my own grandmother. What you're seeing is truth on every level of dementia and this family is amazing.
This is heartbreaking 💔 We went through this with my grandpa. It's hard seeing them go from strong, wise, and happy to being so feeble and confused! Makes me miss my grandpa so much!
Danielle is so good with Ed. My dad had the same memory loss and recently passed away at age 89. We also kept dad at home as long as possible. Once he began falling down and getting injured, my mom at 89 got him into the Veterans’ home. I hope we did the best we could do for dad. You all should be very proud of the care you’re giving Ed. God bless.
Good morning Danielle, I love how patient you are with grandpa. He is so lucky 🍀 to have such a wonderful and supportive daughter in law. I know that it is hard sometimes. Bless you all!!! I hope ya’ll have a wonderful and blessed day!!! ❤️
It’s so much harder for you all having to repeat things for his memory and repeating again for his hearing. It’s a double whammy. Bless him. Love to all. 🥰
Danielle, you are a wonderful and kind person to help look after Dan’s dady. Even in Asian culture like mine, it’s not easy to live together with old parents and look after them this close. You’re a amazing lady and deserve lots of respect from all of us ❤
I Just Love how sweet and gentle you are to him 💕 I know from experience it can be so difficult at times ....your sweetness and compassion shines through ❤
Danielle you are such a beautiful woman with a heart of gold . You Dan and Mark are doing a wonderful job for Grandpa he is so sweet . Sending much ❤ to you all.
You are one special young lady. Taking all this on out of love for your husband and his dad .My grandpa would have said that you my friend are a keeper. I admire your loyalty its really good to see. .😁👍
It must be terrifying to wake up and not know where you are, what year it is, where you are financially and wondering how happy and healthy all your family members are doing until a familiar face comes in and consoles him and let's him know he's loved and not a burden on anyone! You and your family are very compassionate people and the world needs more of that.
Your doing a fine job I caregive as well full time with my mom she has short term memory issues although not caused by alzheimers but as a consequence of my mom having a stroke from bleeding during aneurysm surgery I thank the lord though that she is a alive and thriving spunky energetic 75 year old so many happy years and blessings for your family and your loved ones including your father in law and husband dan.
I was a PSW in gerontology for 22 years, there's nothing more heartbreaking when the ones you care for loves have no idea what's going on. I love when you guys tell him his brother is on cruise ship.
Having worked with patients who had all types of neurolgical disorders i appreciate how patient you guys are with dad. Bless him, it is hell for him too. Keep up the good work ❤
He's absolutely beautiful. Thanks you for sharing and for being an extraordinary example of what kindness, compassion and unconditional love and acceptance is.
Bless Grandpa. Very confused this morning. Thank you Danielle for always being helpful and kind in explaining everything again to Grandpa! I so enjoyed your first Live last night! Can’t wait for the next one! Thumbs up
Thank you for sharing this. My Dad is newly diagnosed and I really appreciate the videos. You and Dan are wonderful role models of patience and devotion.
You are so patient, and the tone of voice you use is perfect. I am not a morning person, and it would be difficult for me to not let my impatience show in my voice. Thank you for being so good to Ed.
Sometimes I feel so bad for him when he's so confused. I want to give him a hug. Thank you to the whole family for taking such great care of him and being patient. I'm sure sometimes it's hard to be very patient.
God bless grandpa. Everybody say a prayer for him and his family.
Patience is a virtue 🙏🏿
It's a heartbreaking disease no doubt. I've talked to family members who have said watching another parent die from cancer was a more blessed way to die. When it's cancer they can still have their memories and carry on mentally with their families.
Danielle is such a sweetheart for being so gentle with him .
Aww Doctor Ed we love you ❤
Don't you feel bad for Grandpa he's 91 years of Great health and Great kids and a Beautiful daughter in-law helping him as Danielle he eating good everyday he's well dressed he has great conversation and he's with FAMILY and The World 🌎 LOVES HIM I Don't think Grandpa would like that your sad for him he's a respectful loving proud man and a Great Father so don't be sad because he forgets a little be glad that we get to ENJOY him every day so you have a great evening
I hate that people take an issue with your "tone", the amount of love and patience that you guys have is amazing. God bless you.
She’s only doing what has to be done to communicate w Ed.
My 87 yr old daddy is extremely hard of hearing( in fact he reads lips a lot).
So even his little yorkie thinks I’m mad when I have to talk very loudly for daddy to understand 🤷♀️.
You have to do whatever works with your parent😏. 12:25
He can no longer tolerate the hearing aids he used to wear.
Her "Tone" oh my. I praise her for her patience. I was thinking, I would not have that patience. If you people have NOT dealt with someone with alzheimers, shut up! U have no idea.
Some people have messed with her??? Wooooow.... The ignorance. But I guess it comes with social media. Must be people who've never dealt with caring in house for a person with health issues. Physical or mental. It's so bipolar, the highs the lows... Bittersweet. Draining. He's a blessed man. ❤
@@haydeedias4250 Oh people have been terrible to her.
There's been a few videos where they don't think she was kind enough or that her tone was harsh. It's ridiculous. Maybe they need to try to do what her and Dan do and see that it isn't easy.
I don't think anybody that's not dealt with this is even in a position to pretend to judge. I have a 6.5 year old son and sometimes he pretends not to hear me. He hears, "I'm gonna lock your nintendo switch if you don't..." whatever I've requested more than 3 times. I'm certain they'd take issue with my "tone" too. I have spent just enough time with the elderly to know that he's being very well taken care of. He's clean, fed, talked with, given as many experiences as he can handle and redirected when he needs to be. They're not yelling at him or locking him in his room, obviously he's up roaming, he's not being neglected or otherwise mistreated. People need to hush...
This takes an extreme amount of PATIENCE
For both him and they
Well done Danielle.
Yes, it does.😞
Great job, but oh so rough!
Very much
"Oh, fuck...I'm going back to bed."
Too bad he’s too confused to know just how blessed he is - but we know. God bless you caregivers.
Awwwwww Seems the dementia is progressing especially with waking up early than usual and Danielle you are amazing with your father-in-law 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐
Good morning, Danielle. People who have never been thru this will never understand. I admire you so much for many reasons. He is not your parent, but you love him so much and give him such respect. My husband did the same for my mother. We did it 24/7 for 12 years without many breaks. I'm sure he is being rewarded in Heaven for all the loving sacrifices he made. Bless you, your husband and Grandpa. Find the beauty in the day!
Ty🩷
Initially i too did not understand now i do.
My heart goes out to you , such a difficult situation, love you all , such a wonderful family, love from London
❤😊
God bless you and may he rest in sweet peace ❤
To all caretakers of the young and old around the world.
You are all rainbows in someone else's cloud.
I commend each and all.
Awww well good thing is he wakes up to a very pretty lady who is sweet and kind and caring to him when he is confused.
Danielle, you are a sweetheart! I admire your gentle tone with Grandpa. Thanks for all you do, not everyone could do what You and Dan and Mark are doing.
Ty🩷
I can't imagine what he must be feeling emotionally when he wakes up and doesn't know what's going on in his world. Thanks for being such a kind soul to grandpa. :)
I love the fact that he is able and willing to articulate that he doesn’t know what’s going on. My mom had Alzheimer’s but she would go along with and be quite in her confusion… it was hard to know what she was feeling in any moment.
GramPA is precious ! I tear up watching ya’allls verbal interactions. I pray for him and y’all!
You guys are such a blessing to your Dad. Thanks for showing all of us what love looks like. Have a blessed day
I cant imagine what he would be feeling if he knew his "confusion" was being filmed daily around the would.
and being watched in this state world wide.
Danielle you have the patience of Jobe. Grandpa is a very lucky man to have such a support system. I have so enjoyed the videos
*Job
Ty
The patience they with their dad is so great and beautiful. May God continue to bless y'all and keep everyone safe
I hope y'all have a real good day when he gets back up. ❤
😊 poor Danielle. Sounds like she was trying to be quiet but grandpa cant hear so she's gotta yell. God bless you all!
Ugh I hate yelling.
@mrsdsalnorcal you love making money and throwing a camera in his face. Would you record someone with cancer
@@mrsdsalnorcal thank you for sharing your life. It helps those of us who will have to do this learn better.
@davidh9073 your comment is rife with judgement and ignorance. Hope you find a Danielle in your life.
@davidh9073 There are thousands of cancer patients channels on youtube documenting their Cancer journeys.
Good morning Danielle, ur so beautiful.
Thank u for being You!!
Don't listen to any Haters, there all Jealous.
Keep on being You!!😁😘♥️
Danielle, I love how patient you were with Dr. Salinger. The consistent verses that you and Dan repeat with him seems comforting to him especially once he understands that Dan is there with him. Your an amazing daughter in law. 🌷💚
❤Good job Danielle❤
So. Sad of a disease
Good morning! You're all doing a fantastic job and it's obvious Dr Ed is well loved.
He is xoxo
He can't help it. Love n patience.... ty for patience
Good Morning!🙋♀️☕️ back to bed Ed Salinger get your rest🙏🏼
Caring for a Dementia person is on of the hardest task. I know of which I speak I'm a caregiver. Be prepared to repeat yourself a million times a day while being kind and compassionate at the same time. It's NOT easy !!! Also expect the unexpected! I'll never forget walking into the kitchen in the morning and greeted with poop on the kitchen floor and it wasn't from the dog. Another time it was on the dresser 🙄 . You also have to keep eyes on them at all times even when you are sleeping. It's a cruel disease !!! I sincerely wish you well. He is such a sweet man!
Oh noooooo
@@mrsdsalnorcal oh yes 😁 .. God bless!
THANKS DANIELLE. IT'S EXHAUSTING
Thank you Danielle for being kind and in a sweet voice talking to him. ❤️.
I went through this with my grandpa for many years. One of the moments that’s always brings me to tears was when my grandpa asked if I had everything I needed for school as I stood in front of him with a baby in my arms and one holding onto my leg. I was a grown woman, married with children and his concerns were if I had what I needed. It’s been over 30 years and that memory will never fade. God bless you for your patience and care for Ed/ grandpa.❤️
P-Stew . Our grandparents lived 1200 Miles from us but we visited every summer. They had a huge farm and I watched him carry a newborn calf the mama had birthed in a pasture far from the barn. Mama kept rushing him but he calmly talked to her that he was helping her. He was about 70 yrs old then. He used to laugh at me for trying to catch the feral barn cats. He'd say, These ain't like your city cats 😆. I put a huge bandage on a kitten's tail that had almost been severed by a sharp leaf from a cornstalk. The next morning he pointed to the tail with the bandage still attached. It was laying on their porch. He didn't laugh tho bc I was crying. He explained how most mama animals had a natural antibiotic in their saliva and she'd nurse the kitten back to health. The next yr the kitten was alive and well still.
When my 1st daughter was 6 months old we went up. She was so grumpy but when he held her she settled in on his chest and she quieted down. I asked how he was so good with babies. He said his mama died a few days after she had his sister. This was in 1914. He and his brother fed the baby with formula they made. They kept her in a basket on the open oven door to keep her warm. He and grams had 11 kids which helped him learn about babies too. He told me as he snuggled Lorah that there's no such thing as holding a baby too much and they won't get spoiled until after they're 2 yo.
Every summer as we drove away for home he and Grams would wave to us until they were tiny specks only. The year the song Sweet Caroline came out it was playing on WHO Des Moines radio channel when I saw he was crying as he waved goodbye. He was 6'2" and strong as an ox but crying with no embarrassment. At age 95 he was living in assisted living place when he went to his room for a nap after dinner and didn't get up again. He deserved a peaceful passing. He was so wise and kind. Grams had passed 2 yrs before. Now when I hear Sweet Caroline I cry without embarrassment. Both my parents have passed too. I miss them all but I've 4 grands now and hope they love me as much as I did mine. They probably do bc I'm much softer now. Recently my 13 yo grandson and granddaughter were at the pool while their mom and dad barked orders...put on sunscreen, stop splashing, no running etc. When the parents went inside I said, Wow it sure got peaceful and quiet when your parents went inside. The 3 of us burst out laughing. But I told em their parents are the boss and don't rat me out bc it'll get me in trouble.
Wow this is long but your post stirred up a lot of good memories. I'm always sad when ppl share about their families being in shambles bc of addicted parents or abusive ones. Many tho had good grandparents who buoyed then up when they were kids.
I enjoyed your post reminding me of so many memories. May you always find comfort in yours.
Julie Crane, Thankyou for sharing your precious memories ❤️ . Memories are truly TREASURES OF THE HEART ❤️
@@juliecrane9647 Thank you!
@@juliecrane9647That was sweet 🥰
@@juliecrane9647 🙌👍🏽
Have good day you are doing an excellent job of looking after Ed ,it not easy I've been in your place looking after my mom before she passed away I wish you all a peaceful day especially Ed 💐
Awe ty🩷
You have the patience of a saint.
Good morning, Danielle 🌹
I don’t know how you do it but hats off to you guys. Not easy. You must really love him to have so much patience.
Good morning Danielle. Have a beautiful day❤
Good morning, Danielle! Grandpa Ed has awakened early. He is into your quiet morning time. He has located everyone, so back to bed for Ed. 🥱 Have a great day! 👍
Awwww His smiling face slippers are EVERYTHING!!!! 🤣😂🤣👍🥰. Wish I could reach in and Hug him !❤
These videos teach us as much and even more than text book theory. Thank you Danielle.
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Your so good with grandpa Ed in the morning time Danielle. You and Dan do such a good 👍 job .
God bless your day with love and laughter. Thank you for what you are doing for Mr. Salinger. You are awesome and there will be a special crown in glory for taking care of this beautiful man who is intent on taking care of everyone else. Have a wonderful day!!
This is so sad😢. I know it is not easy, but he is better with you then being locked up in memory care. Thank you for taking care of him
"why I up so early?? I don't know what the hell is going on !!" 😊Love you so much Grandpa ❤️!! Dan and Danielle it is so wonderful you have taken him in instead of putting him in a home. You two love him so much and have the patience of a saint!!
Oh Danielle i would hug you a million times if i met you. You are so precious. Bless you for taking care of him. ❤
Good morning 😊 I loved your live yesterday so much fun hope you feel much better today ! Don't let the trolls get to you!
Drink tell you pass out your not a drunk!
Awe ty.
Yo D --- ❤ the cowlick, sis!
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My Dad did the same Danielle. He is such a sweet, sweet man. 🙏😊❤
She has lots of patience!! God bless you all.
Good morning, Danielle and Dan and Grandpa…Looks like a particularly tough morning, but as you say, that’s kind of what goes on every day, and we’ve seen that before, of course… But we all love Ed and we love you guys as well… Have a good day ❤
YOU ARE A WONDERFUL FAMILY TAKING CARE OF DAD..
Enjoyed the live chat yesterday! ❤️
I certainly hope that Ed's memory loss does not morph into belligerent behavior. You guys have the patience of Job in the Bible. Having a quality cocktail treat every now and then can be therapeutic... 🍹 🍹 🍹
Belligerent behaviour from who? Dr Ed is 91 and I doubt has been belligerent in his life. He gave the best of his years to his family, you make it sound like they took in a stranger.
Glad someone mentions the Bible and Job. Personally I like to read the book of Job. It's unbelievable the trust he had in his God!
@@isking1715 Maybe you haven't been around long enough to know how this works. I've been through it twice.
The sweetest people can become very angry, profane and verbally abusive as the disease progresses. The extreme change in personality is very hard to bear for the family.
@@Austin8thGenTexan I'm 46, believe me, I've seen it up close. Grandpa is 91, he gets frustrated but never ever belligerent, although I understand many dementia can be. He thinks of his family's well being all the time despite his condition. This sweet man won't be doing any harm ever. The family are wonderful with him and he is as blessed to have them as they are to have him. I worry more about the harm to their voiceboxes from all the shouting they have to do!!
@@isking1715 Having to yell, then repeat is a big strain - I've been through that with my father's brother at age 93. He simply refused to wear hearing aids. He did everything else the doctors told him to do - lost weight to reverse his diabetes, had regular colonoscopies (which ultimately saved his life), etc. Hearing aids? No way.
I hope Ed makes it through to the end without having angry dementia, too... 🌷🌷🌷
Good morning to you Danielle, you lovely person you. Now you have it 👍❤️😄
Good morning!
Danielle, you and Dan are amazing people. I know it’s tough at times, but you’re doing great with your father.
Cheers ✌🏼
Xoxo
It's so difficult for everyone. I'm so sorry. 😢 Most people have NO IDEA how difficult it is.
Good morning Salinger family ❤️
Bless your guys heart for helping him! If it wasn't for you guys he'd be really lost!
I was so touched by you and Dad, I put my comments as a reply for someone else. So again,you handled the situation beautifully, with patience and care. Also this shows another example of what Dad is experiencing. It’s rough….
I'm like you I like to get up at the crack of dawn. I love my mornings😊 hopefully Ed will be better when he gets back up. bless his heart❤ y'all have a wonderful day
I am 24/7 caregiver to 3 dementia patients (my mom 70 and her parents 93 and 95), with varying degrees and intensities. I can attest to this exact scenario happening literally every time they wake up from a nap.
I watched your live yesterday. It was good to see you having a Few glasses of wine & having Fun. Laugh & be happy. You do have alot on your plate. A loving heart carries you thru. ❤💓💞
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Xoxo
Awwww that is so sad to see him so confused i love dad he said im going back to bed so sweet ❤😊
Blesse u Danielle and Dan both are going straight to heaven.
Everyone do your part and support the Alzhimer Association 💜 I walk every year for the forgotten, including my own grandmother. What you're seeing is truth on every level of dementia and this family is amazing.
I love it when Danielle says: there you have it…I don’t know why but I just love it 😅
Grandpa is precious ❤
What a sweet man. He says, "Pardon me," when he doesn't hear. Hasn't lost his politeness..
This is heartbreaking 💔
We went through this with my grandpa. It's hard seeing them go from strong, wise, and happy to being so feeble and confused!
Makes me miss my grandpa so much!
He said 🐈 🐕 🐖 what's going on in this farm 🚜 🤣
Danielle you are so nice!!! Your family is and will continue to be blessed!
💞💞💞💞Hey Dad, Ed says what's going on💞Love that wreath on the door Danielle 💞
Danielle is so good with Ed. My dad had the same memory loss and recently passed away at age 89. We also kept dad at home as long as possible. Once he began falling down and getting injured, my mom at 89 got him into the Veterans’ home. I hope we did the best we could do for dad. You all should be very proud of the care you’re giving Ed. God bless.
You DID the best u coils and that’s what matters. Xoxo
THE WIFE IS VERY HUMBLE AND UNDERSTANDING WHILE SHE EXPLAINED TO DAD WHAT'S GOING ON SHE GETS ALL AAAAAAAAAAA+💯💯💯💯💯💯
Good morning Danielle, I love how patient you are with grandpa. He is so lucky 🍀 to have such a wonderful and supportive daughter in law. I know that it is hard sometimes. Bless you all!!! I hope ya’ll have a wonderful and blessed day!!! ❤️
It’s so much harder for you all having to repeat things for his memory and repeating again for his hearing. It’s a double whammy. Bless him. Love to all. 🥰
Have a blessed and peaceful day Danielle. 🌹🙏🏾
Awwwwww this just broke my heart. Thanks for being so kind and patient to him. God's blessings and grace to you all.
Applaud you guys for being patient and understanding with him.
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It’s heartbreaking. But you all do very well with him.
God Bless
Danielle, you are a wonderful and kind person to help look after Dan’s dady. Even in Asian culture like mine, it’s not easy to live together with old parents and look after them this close. You’re a amazing lady and deserve lots of respect from all of us ❤
Nice job and response Danielle.
I Just Love how sweet and gentle you are to him 💕
I know from experience it can be so difficult at times ....your sweetness and compassion shines through ❤
Love Dr Ed & love those super cool slippers 😅😊
Danielle you are such a beautiful woman with a heart of gold . You Dan and Mark are doing a wonderful job for Grandpa he is so sweet . Sending much ❤ to you all.
You are beautiful people. My mom and dad are 85 & 86 …
Bless his heart, u all r so good with him ❤❤
It must be so difficult for you, but thank you for loving him well.
Yes that morning confusion can be rough. But I am glad he got you guys there for him. Blessings to all of you.
You are one special young lady. Taking all this on out of love for your husband and his dad .My grandpa would have said that you my friend are a keeper. I admire your loyalty its really good to see. .😁👍
Thank you so much!
It must be terrifying to wake up and not know where you are, what year it is, where you are financially and wondering how happy and healthy all your family members are doing until a familiar face comes in and consoles him and let's him know he's loved and not a burden on anyone! You and your family are very compassionate people and the world needs more of that.
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Beautifully said. ❤
@@kristenwolfe5272 thank you for the kind words.
Your doing a fine job I caregive as well full time with my mom she has short term memory issues although not caused by alzheimers but as a consequence of my mom having a stroke from bleeding during aneurysm surgery I thank the lord though that she is a alive and thriving spunky energetic 75 year old so many happy years and blessings for your family and your loved ones including your father in law and husband dan.
Amen!
Bless his heart 😔 He wakes up so confused..doesn't know where he's at, nor does he understand. God Bless you all
God bless you all for smiling and reassuring him!
Good morning Danielle and Grandpa❤️
I commend You Danielle for all You do to help him! 💯
Hello from Liverpool uk hope you have a lovely day it’s very refreshing to actually see real people being real ❤
I was a PSW in gerontology for 22 years, there's nothing more heartbreaking when the ones you care for loves have no idea what's going on. I love when you guys tell him his brother is on cruise ship.
His Happy Face slippers crack me up. Thank you for sharing your life with us all
Ty for watching.
I’m glad you got involved and give us twice as much content. I think why we love him so much is because he’s so sweet. I wouldn’t be but he sure is.
Xoxo
Love his socks😊
Having worked with patients who had all types of neurolgical disorders i appreciate how patient you guys are with dad. Bless him, it is hell for him too. Keep up the good work ❤
He's absolutely beautiful. Thanks you for sharing and for being an extraordinary example of what kindness, compassion and unconditional love and acceptance is.
Bless Grandpa. Very confused this morning. Thank you Danielle for always being helpful and kind in explaining everything again to Grandpa! I so enjoyed your first Live last night! Can’t wait for the next one! Thumbs up
Ya. Ty🩷
Danielle I respect your patience.
He is up and dressed early this morning. Hang in there Danielle❤
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Good morning Mrs. Danielle bless your heart
Thank you for sharing this. My Dad is newly diagnosed and I really appreciate the videos. You and Dan are wonderful role models of patience and devotion.
Hang in there
Y'all graciously answer the same questions over and over❤
You are so patient, and the tone of voice you use is perfect. I am not a morning person, and it would be difficult for me to not let my impatience show in my voice. Thank you for being so good to Ed.
Ty
Morning, from, Scotland 🏴🇺🇸