3am wake up 🥱

This was taken the other night. Dementia does not sleep! Happy Sunday. Xoxo ‪@dsalnorcal1434‬

[@lulabelle4527]

The people leaving horrible comments for Danielle on this video are truly appalling! This woman does everything for Grandpa Ed, he has an amazing quality of life with them and most of us could only imagine how hard this is. Grandpa doesn't go to Marks anymore so there are ZERO days off for Dan and Danielle. Anyone that has ever been constantly woken out of sleep , tell me if you sounded happy? The lady is tired here! It doesnt mean she doesnt love or care for him, she is being short and direct so as not to distract him or pull him into conversation, just leading him back to bed. Like you would a toddler in this situation. You mean commenters need to tale a good look at yourself and ask yourself what you are doing to help others. This is the toughest thing to deal with, and you are not helping leaving snarky comments.

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

Appreciate this. Xoxo

[@lorisheheen2198]

I remember like it was yesterday when my father would roam the house in middle of the night just like Grandpa Ed. God Bless you for always being Grandpa's guiding light.🙏❤❤❤

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

Thanks for sharing

[@user-mc8di2ch9d]

Hallelujah...God is Good!

[@lorisheheen2198]

@@mrsdsalnorcal ❤️❤️❤️❣️

[@oregonlakes]

We had my husbands aunt. Sundowning is tough we had cameras and motion sensors so hard to rest and keep them safe.

[@evelynschmidt7194]

Poor „grandad Ed” he doesn’t know what’s happening to him. God bless you all for taking care of him 😘

[@AlwaysChristyJ]

Danielle, I'm truly surprised that Dan woke up to tend to grandpa. Its the momma instincts that kick in and wake you up hearing him stiring around that never leaves a women after shes had childern and one of the reasons we are tired and our patience wears thin sometimes. My father had both dementia and Alzheimer's and he was a full blown handful. He passed Sept 30th, 2021 and didnt recognize anyone in our family except my step mom who he was married to for 52 years. I give you alot of credit taking on this task and people who are freely giving advice on how you should behave and act have no fricken idea or clue what its like until they have put on those shoes and walked down the path that your family has. May God bless you all.

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

Xoxo

[@zitiden4745]

My first thoughts exactly, momma instincts kicked in. Alarm or not dead sleep my husband doesn't wake. Eventually he will but I snap up.

[@latrelleogle5183]

God bless you too and your words I couldn't of said it better, ♥ I've worked overnight with the Elderly in a Assisted Living Facility taking of Dementia residents, it's tough but my love for them will never fade.Again Gid bless you and yours sending you 🙏 ♥ 🤗. Loved ones like Danielle, Dan n yourself have a great reward waiting on you. Thank you again for your kind and meaningful words, The Salinger Family means sooo much to me they are a lovely patient family, Grandpa is sooo sweet and loving too moments like this are hard but God's got them coveted. Their his Angels, ♥

[@angelaheras5466]

Well written, people talk and they do not even know what is going on. My mom passed in June at 111 years old. So when I give credit to Danielle is because I want to honor those who are or in my case were there helping us. Its not easy for Danielle or Dan, but they are hanging in there for their love and respect for Dr. Salinger. I do not like to write but when I read people only criticizing, my lioness comes out.❤❤

[@AlwaysChristyJ]

@@mrsdsalnorcal I've replied to several of your videos and this is my 1st that you commented back on and I feel honored and special. Thank You!!! Just know that as Grandpa's journey continues it will get more difficult. He's always been very appreciative and kind in his remarks communicating with the family but there may come a day where he flips the script. It's the disease not the man and dont take it personally. You are a very amazing lady and Dan's very lucky to have you. I enjoy the bantering back and forth between ya'll. I say its kept you both in love and happy or it wouldnt have lasted this long. Continued prayers dear one.

[@Tamarayochanan]

You know he needs that it makes him feel safe when you keep it simple and back to bed ❤

[@JazMa5504]

It’s hard t watch Grandpa like this but know it’s even harder on you and the whole family, Thank You for being so understanding with him. God Bless you and all of yours😊

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

❤️

[@maggiedrafts177]

Bless your heart! Love you for being so gentle with Grampa at 3 o'clock in the morning!!!

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

I try haha

[@marymaher8329]

I hope Dan lets you sleep in!! You’re an incredible person!

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

my dogs /cats won't let me lol

[@d10nlyuniquelyme74]

Imagine working in a senior care facility and have upwards of 16 people doing this all day and all night. This is why I love this channel so much because it shows the family getting to experience and explore this journey WITH their love one. It's not easy folks! Also it's not something that everyone can or will do. Great job again Dan and Dan and Mark!!

[@lisagrignon5365]

You’re truly correct! Imagine wondering if your loved ones are not being abused in some shape or form, from living at a facility like that! True love that’s priceless!

[@latrelleogle5183]

I myself had 14 to take care myself. I can understand sending ♥

[@latrelleogle5183]

@@lisagrignon5365 you're so spot on my sister was in charge of when it was time and the place my Daddy would finally die. It was such a nasty stitch walking just in the front door, residents wet sitting around, and the caretakers were absolutely worthless but about a yr after he died good thing was I heard on the news they were closed dwn due to abusing the residents and stealing the residents pain meds, I always wondered what happened to these beautiful residents yes they can be hard at times as I call but.... who isnt hatd to reason with at times, c'mon nothing compared to those pos's excuse my language but I call them as I see them. I was told at one time I has too much love and compassion oook isn't that what Jesus taught us, ☺

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

ty for all your work and help with the elders xoxo

[@laurawalles5855]

That is really sad about the disease grandpa woke up at 3am I am glad Danielle woke up to make sure he got to bed I know it isn't easy at all

[@user-mz5ru3xr5e]

It was like a father telling his kid to go to bed when Dan told Ed to go to bed. Ed obeyed and went to bed. LOL 😊

[@pearlgoh2138]

Danielle u are the best. God reward u with His goodness

[@ntokozogoqo8742]

This is really not an easy task, thank you Danielle ❤❤

[@homegown1234]

This is frightening because with dementia are not aware of the danger backing into things or falling done when others are asleep and not aware of their walking around the house or even leaving the house without anyone knowing. This is the toughest times for the family. I give credit to Dan and Danielle that must be aware of Grandpa Ed doing this. Bless you both and take time to rest when you can. I am truly concerned for you both since you need to have time to sleep and rest.

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

ty

[@Matt-ou7tu]

Ed's hair when he's just woken up lol.

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

It’s my favorite

[@lorigbulldog5732]

God bless you and your family! Caring for an elderly person is not an easy task. Doing what is expected and doing with it ❤ is what God expect.

[@MPA888]

It’s amazing. I am deaf in my right ear ( with tinnitus also) but I can still hear the higher pitch noises that others can’t. Like Ed. I’m sure part of what he hears is the tinnitus but I am sure it’s some high pitch noise from heating. Ed’s bad hearing will be of some great help to everyone one day. 😅 Thanks for sharing. Ed is amazing for 91. Ed and all of you are inspirational in your own individual ways. Thankyou for sharing. You help inspire me when I am feeling down. My mom has dementia and I learn a lot from your channel that helps her. Thankyou ❤❤❤❤❤. Thanks Ed ❤❤❤❤

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

xoxoxo. thanks for sharing.

[@leesashriber5097]

Bless his heart. Thank you Danielle for helping him to bed. It has to be so hard 🥺❤

[@deniseapple1946]

🙌🙌🙌Danielle!! I feel for you and the lack of solid sleep you don’t get☹️ Especially since Ed has to be told(explained) repeatedly of what’s going on and redirected multiple times.☹️🤗

[@bettywolter8120]

you were amazing gentle Ed is bless to have you 🤗💖💖💖

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

Wow, thank you

[@trudyramgren8817]

This is the reality of Dementia. My heart goes out to Ed. My admiration goes to Danielle and Dan. ❤

[@SayfDaineh]

I can't start my day without seeing a Dr Salinger video. Thank you for the content Danielle!

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

ty for watching.

[@rheaceebelle8130]

I find that I don't wake up 'well' or 'nice' if I'm not ready to get up. Ii had more patience when my kiddos were little. You're a Saint!

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

So true!

[@PippiLong1]

🎼🎶 "It's 3 o'clock in the morning, and it looks like it's gonna be another sleepless night ...." 🎶🎶 (1978 Christal Gayle)

[@Rebwell]

Love That song

[@samanthadan]

I have so much respect for you, and Dan. Taking care of Ed. It was like that with my dad who had Alzheimer’s, dementia, and Parkinson’s. I don’t think he ever tried to wander the hallways of the assisted living facility where he lived. Because every time he would try to stand up on his own. He’d fall. It was sad when I’d visit him, and he would beg me to help him up. But, I have a physical disability, and severe multiple back problems. That requires me to use a wheelchair. He didn’t want the caregivers/CNAs to help him up. Because he didn’t trust them. My great-aunt had Alzheimer’s too. But, she was a wanderer. She’d wander out late at night in her nightgown, and my great-uncle would have to go looking for her. They live in a small mountain town that gets a lot of snow in the winter. So, my great-aunt going out in that kind of weather was always worrisome, for my great-uncle.

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

its so hard and scary. ugh

[@sylviaponce1864]

DANIELLE YOUR THE BEST WIFE/DAUGHTER IN LAW EVER!!!!

[@nancyowens9076]

You are so awesome to take care of this precious soul ❤️ thank you sweetie ❤❤❤❤

[@-J-S-P]

My heart aches for dad it’s a terrible disease for such a loved person.Thank God for your patience and understanding.❤❤

[@user-rh8ve4fw8x]

He remembers that damn heater, making that noise before. Got a love, Ed.

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

Sure does haha

[@agathaleon9826]

Poor Ed, the confusion is sad to watch. 😢

[@genehasenbuhler2594]

I've warned you before- very soon you will not be able to leave him unattended at night! All it takes is a couple seconds for disaster to happen! When my grandfather reached this stage we had to take shifts to keep both him and us from harms way! One fall in the dark before you can hear he's up and it's game over! God bless you and keep you and Ed safe!

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

as you well know u do the best you can.

[@genehasenbuhler2594]

@@mrsdsalnorcal TRUE so true! You all are in my prayers as you travel this path! Those who havn't been through this have no clue how hard it can be both physically and emotionally on the family! I am the last one standing of my immediate family after having cared for my sister my grandparents and just recently my mother! I'm not much older than you all-at 59, I can say I know exactly what you are going through! May your journey teach other's how to cope as well and I can't thank you enough for allowing us- i.e. the world to view and share it with you! I have forwarded your channel to several people who are going through dementia with a loved one and they have all said what a blessing it has been!

[@c0uchsl0uch]

The guy who can't hear thunder, can hear the heater 👂❗

[@lindasansone3345]

NAMASTE DANIELLE lol Thank God for you sweetie ❤ Can you imagine him in a nursing home ? Jeez he would be REALLY LOST 😢 Damn tinnitus, my Dad 89 , has been going through this 😢❤

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

Heck no. He wld ve so lost. ;(

[@lindasansone3345]

​@@mrsdsalnorcal, 🥺🙏💖

[@stable-shadow]

Happy Sunday champ, thanks for sharing! Big Hugs, your a trooper, this brings back so many memories of what we went threw...mad props to you.....Be Well 🕊️

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

Thanks so much

[@stable-shadow]

@@mrsdsalnorcal 💕 🕊️ 💕

[@Bayougurl1961]

Bless you Danielle, I know what y'all are going though with Dementia does I have my mom I'm a caregiver too 💜🙏🙏✨✨

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

Stay strong

[@Alex-xz8wz]

It's not easy on you hunny ♥️ But you're soooo patient even whilst your knackerd and wanting to get back to bed, making sure Eds all tucked in. Hope you all have a more restful sleep tonight. Love you doll 😘😘♥️♥️🤗🤗🙏🏼🙏🏼💪🏼💪🏼♥️♥️🌻🌻 xoxo

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

ii try to do the best I can. not always easy for sure.

[@Alex-xz8wz]

@@mrsdsalnorcal that's all we can do is our best hun xoxo

[@sthrnbll2u65]

Bless your heart. You are being so patient(during menopause even) Damn, they are lucky to have you chickie! I hope you got some rest

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

Xoxo

[@kassygendron3022]

Danielle is the best!!!!!!

[@suefield5044]

Can you imagine getting up at all hours of the night . I wouldn't want it at Danielle and Dan's age. Raised their children now this. Praises to you both.❤

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

❤️

[@jennyunscripted86]

Ohhh! Danielle thank you so much for the care. Watching from Beijing, 🇨🇳

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

You are so welcome! And ty for watching

[@lisabaldwin2370]

You all are so sweet and caring with ed god bless you!

[@RH-jd3ft]

My Dad would roam the house like that. I miss him every day,wish I could have one more sleepness night!😘

[@Dr.Fritzy-j-maxwell]

Good job Danielle you’re a rockstar! I’ve worked with the elderly for many years and know very well nights like this. ❤

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

Wow, thank you!

[@patriciawest4189]

Your still so beautiful even at a 3am wake up !!!

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

haha ty

[@lori5032]

My dad would wander around, and I absolutely regret not getting him a bed with railings so he would not be able to get up out of bed at night. One night, he got up when we were all asleep, fell down, broke some ribs, and with his heart issues, he passed away within a month. I always feel guilty about this because I know he would have lived much longer if didn't fall. He was 88, but so full of life. So I know it may seem like you are taking away dad's freedom, but wandering around unsupervised at night is much, much worse. Sending love and prayers from Florida! ❣

[@StopStomping]

You do great Danielle, get a bed alert it will help you get rest and not sleep so light.

[@katarinasimoncicova4766]

Grandpa needs to keep the house safe at all times even in the middle of the night😬😬😬🥰❤️🥰

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

Haha oh he does.

[@user-if4jw6le7f]

Ed looking for source of noise and turning lights off. Looking for problems before they happen , love that man.

[@jackieday5845]

Bless you Sweet D!😇 I have a special-heartfelt wish for you….All the love, kindness & TLC you so generously give, not only to Grandpa…but to us all~be returned to you a TRILLION FOLD & THEN SOME!!💯% Luv & appreciate you to the moon!!!💜Xo

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

Xoxo my sweet Jackie. ❤️

[@howardg7162]

So patient,like putting a child to bed ,

[@katelane6250]

Wow😢,..That's Gotta be unconditional love 😘

[@MommaBird52]

You must never allow yourself to sleep soundly, sometimes referred to as sleeping with one eye open. I hope you are able to sleep hard when Grandpa is at Mark's. You need it! I love how you are so direct with him!

[@jessicajohnson9231]

He doesn't go to Mark's anymore

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

he doesnt go to marks anymore. been about 3 months. so we just do what we can:)

[@MommaBird52]

@@mrsdsalnorcal oh wow! You really do need a break - 24 x 7 really takes a toll! You are all in my prayers, I will say an extra one for you, sweet lady ❤️

[@hollyshope5814]

Is there respite care available so you can have a break? Your department of aging, may offer something like that.

[@emily_endicott]

@@mrsdsalnorcalHello! Just started watching your videos. How come he doesn’t go to Mark’s anymore? Just wondering

[@Tazzy_Man]

Hugs 3am you’re a incredible daughter in-love

[@coleenlong8212]

God BLESS you❣️

[@christinaguess284]

My grandma's doctor said she has early signs of dementia. I feel your videos are helping me to understand what she may go through. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤ May the Lord bless you all abundantly! 🙏

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

appreciate that and Goode luck. xoxo

[@johnlind8653]

Amazing patience and love....been there not easy but the beautiful thing to do.

[@lschendel92]

God bless you! You are getting so many stars in heaven. I love you and Grandpa!

[@Christine-jq3bm]

Wow I don’t think I could do what you do! Bless you ❤

[@anoushiravannarvani5857]

Normal at my house...and my mom doesn't have dimentia and all... Just a little " Ill sleep when Im sleepy cuz I'm the boss of the world " syndrome. No cap.

[@darlapremeaux7006]

Hey Danielle and Ed hope yall have a blessed day love ❤️ yall

[@rohitsaproo9518]

Happy Sunday grandpa ed dan Danielle lots of love from India

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

Morning

[@NuraCaicedo-xh2ok]

Mr Ed Grandpa got caught red-handed❤😂😂😂😂😂

[@stephaniehowes849]

You are Always handling Grandpa with patience love & grace.. ❤

[@ktoi138]

Thats kinda scary. Wondering lost.

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

every night.

[@angelagartland7639]

Oh such hard work....God bless I'll Scotland xx

[@beverleyellis1869]

Caregiving requires constant vigil. Broken sleep often prevails. Sending you best wishes Danielle, for some sound sleeps.

[@junereader7230]

You all sound so sleepy you are putting me to sleep!!

[@margaretjackson7729]

Good Job Danielle

[@ruthhamilton696]

Well done Danielle. You are so good with Ed ❤

[@karenobrien82756]

Danielle you are the pro at communicating with Ed- keeping it short and sweet…..but firm 👍

[@irenedrager9683]

That house seriously needs night Lights

[@briansoock8000]

Danielle had enough of his BS and sent him straight to bed. At 3am that's how it's done ppl

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

Straight and to the point!

[@Brian-tm4xt]

I don't know how they do it and be so nice . I'm a very horrible person lol I would want to come out with a hammer hahaha It's so hard for me to go back to sleep if I get woken up in the middle of night ... kudos to Danielle you are a very strong loving woman

[@sarahjane8949]

@@Brian-tm4xt jeez a hammer 🔨 remember you got to get old one day 😉

[@Brian-tm4xt]

@@sarahjane8949 i know 😭......I definitely wouldn't do it I was just making a point I need my sleep . To be honest with you I hope the good Lord takes me before I get bad off . But No I love Ed and the rest of the family and truly enjoy the videos from the family .

[@Brian-tm4xt]

@@sarahjane8949 hope you have a fantastic day Sarah 😉😬

[@OttoByOgraffey]

He can't hear them talking, but hears a noise.

[@user-zz1ty4ie2x]

He knows when people are talking, just cant mske out the words sometimes. Seems like he can't make out certain tones. But if course that's just a guess

[@janac2881]

Bless you Danielle. You are so patient with him. Lord be with you Hugs. Jana - Texas

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

thanks jana

[@jillyb8950]

You’re so good with him…good thing you have the alarm

[@johnsoutdooradventures3293]

Ms Danielle, you're wonderful! ❤

[@tcooper802]

I KNOW ALL TOO WELL HOW HARD THOSE NIGHTS ARE FOR YALL...My dad being gone now and the nights are so very lonely and would do anything to have them back 😢. Your amazing Danielle , its such a hard job and your life is them 24 /7 right now. It's hard to adjust when they are gone tho.... Just glad he has yall and he is not shoved in a nursing home somewhere. Im proud to say I took care of my dad 24/7 and my shit family did nothing. Yall be proud as well ❤

[@edwinatalley3024]

Awe Pop pop it’s gonna be ok…Y’all know our devices make high pitch sounds from the TV boxes to everything else…if you are close to a tower it’s even worse😮 Praying for this family❤❤

[@veronicabuday7101]

DANI, YOU'RE FABULOUS, KEEP DOING YOU!! ❤😊

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

Thank you! Will do!

[@francinegreenway8451]

Maybe some warm milk before bed would help Grandpa to sleep better ❤

[@nancyowens9076]

Bless his soul ❤❤❤❤

[@stephaniepapaleo9001]

It’s hard to get him to settle in bc I know in 5 mins he might hear that air/heater again…I hope you both get to sleep in sometimes

[@binojgeorge6367]

Danielle God bless you. Taking gentle care of Ed @ 3 am.. Wishes from india 🙏🙏🙏

[@Californiadreamin715]

God bless you guys.

[@tiheshakp]

Bless his heart...

[@MaryKnight-yk5mh]

Blessings for you all ❤

[@paularichards4572]

Girl you are doing a great job. I sleep like a log. Just going to refer to you as one eye. Because you always got one open. I know this has to be to be hard. You hanlde it with love and class. Thanks for all the laughs and wisdom you are passing on.

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

Oh thank you! also thanks for watching. xoxo

[@claytonbartos6485]

lol they sound like my parents when I wouldn’t go to bed. Hahaha 😂

[@mattmorgan4083]

Bless yall

[@bettybaumann5824]

God bless you ,I could never do what you are doing. Hope your health status strong.

[@Debbie-nq2ei]

Danielle how do you get everything done? Besides being a caretaker you have to a big beautiful home and its so so clean...❤

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

I always move. haha

[@nancyowens9076]

He is too sweetie ❤❤❤

[@pamwyatt9787]

I recall that type of activity. Im sure you are awareness of wondering outside of home. Alarms on doors helped us

[@tinaxxxx2513]

😮 ugh ❤❤bless

[@seanyancy1809]

You are real angel Danielle.

[@carocr913]

Many Blessings to you Danielle 🙏 mi viejito lindo ❤

[@Carolyngenea]

Perhaps you have thought of motion activated night lights for safer wandering ... a bell on his bedroom door ... or a camera with monitor for the bedroom.

[@noone00000]

Fair play you got to be on guard 24 7 hope you get some sleep Danielle x bless you x

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

xoxo

[@user-qv3ll2um4b]

Kind of dark just to keep walking isn’t it

[@mrsdsalnorcal]

yes it is. thanks to ed.

[@Mags150]

I wake up every night @ 4am since I left the army in 72 and just find it normal.Dr Ed : making 24 hrs call

[@pamelaarciva4873]

U said u heard an alarm?. . .it would be good to have a beeper when anyone comes through the bedroom doorway! Especially since he tries to tinker with appliances in the kitchen before.

[@hobokelajackson1947]

God bless y,all