Dad, Desperately Searching for Josh (his youngest) 😔

Dad was extremely distraught because he couldn’t find Josh. We did call him but Dad forgot a minute later and continued his search.

[@Lisa-Peter7875]

Your dad's priority is to make sure his family are well and financially ok. Bless him. Such a good man ❤

[@dsalnorcal1434]

He is family first for sure.

[@KentuckyNaNasLife]

​@@dsalnorcal1434❤❤❤

[@barbnauman705]

Dan, thanks for setting such a high standard for the treatment and care of our elderly family members! Your patience and kindness continues to be on a stellar level!❤

[@eliza4589]

its beautiful & amazing 💌

[@katierojas8066]

Grandpa Ed is the sweetest man. I wish I had a dad and grandpa like him. Blesss him.

[@CynthiaGamble-do6mw]

Whats crazy is dementia robs you of alot but careing for his family never stops for Ed! I adore him and its heart warming listening to him !

[@tamarawaite1981]

Who loves Grandpa as i do .pls give this video a 👍 hes very caring .❤

[@AlwysShine17]

Your interaction with your father warms my heart. So much patience and love. We went through this with my pop-pop. It’s so great that your family has the ability to keep him home with you and not in a facility.

[@patriciaalbertson5183]

Yes. He clarifys things without correcting him... So refreshing. It's like a battery shorts out "upstairs" ... They can't help itt

[@angelakilroy689]

My dear Rd wha5 a beautiful soul you are.God bless you with His peace.love you dad Angela in Australia .❤lots of love to your wonderful family.❤❤

[@melissabowers7958]

Some dementia patients can be so cruel to everyone in their site, through no fault of their own. Grandpa has a heart of gold and wants everyone to be safe and healthy.....AMAZING ❤❤❤❤

[@judywright4241]

So true, the only friend I knew going through this with her husband. He not only has forgotten them all, he was a boxer in NY and thinks they are holding him against his will. Combative and aggressive, neither his wife nor daughter are any match for him. So sad.

[@cbass2755]

I do home care. I’m a retired nurse. You are correct! I was beat up by the patient and had to call the son to come home. So, so sad. Ed is on the sweet side of dementia, but theirs a violent side of dementia too. They’re scary and incredibly strong! I had bruises on my arms for a month….

[@jessiem276]

​@@cbass2755So true...

[@carolinedodsworth1165]

@@judywright4241

[@Joyfully8888]

I agree Dan, he must have had a dream about Josh. After Grandpa woke up he might have been thinking Josh was little. Dan, Our Heavenly Father holds you in The Palm of His Mighty Hand and saying “Good Job taking care of your Dad!”

[@TheSouthernLady777]

I agree.

[@rmillere]

Great family ties last forever!❤ Prayers for you all who are dealing with the daily challenges of dementia.

[@mskippi]

He has such a loving attitude for his kids

[@flowergirlabc123]

What a wonderful feeling that must be. Bless his soul.

[@mercedesblanco7470]

💕🙏

[@lindadavy6641]

Dan is gaslighting you into thinking that by lying. That's babydan's fake facade. His dad, Ed, was not always caring.he was a self-serving controller.

[@redfacegaming7727]

​@@lindadavy6641Have you ever been terribly hurt or lied to by someone you truly cared about?

[@Jessica-ml6td]

I agree with you and the others, perhaps Ed had a dream about Josh. In his mind, he might have thought Josh was a child again..

[@dsalnorcal1434]

Absolutely

[@leesashriber5097]

No matter what the day brings, Grandpa Ed might be confused, but he always, always, cares for others first. Love you Grandpa❣️🙏💕🙏

[@dsalnorcal1434]

Just wait for tomorrow’s video. You’ll be shocked at how good he is today. This disease is crazy.

[@leesashriber5097]

@@dsalnorcal1434 , and you and Danielle handle him and love him unconditionally. ❤️

[@duragdanny1328]

He’s got a wife and 3 kids “oh boy that’s a lot” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@savoyaepps646]

All them doggone kids to feed!😮

[@deborahhenderson149]

Especially seeing as he had double that amount - 6. Haha.

[@aebglenda27]

😂😂😂

[@kgabodics]

😂😂😂😂

[@SaraBosman]

😂😂😂😂

[@aliciafillinger3031]

What a compassionate. Man . Bless his heart . Your patience is beyond words that express. Good job !!! Your patience will come back to you and your family .

[@steveladner4346]

Grandpa needs to run for president because he actually cares about people.

[@kimgould6399]

Lol...😂

[@brennensmith813]

About the same brain capacity as well smfh

[@sarahjane8949]

He would definitely do a better job than those clowns 💯💯💯💯🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@steveladner4346]

@@sarahjane8949 💯

[@donnago551]

Reminding me of our President!!!

[@lynne8844]

I so wish he could remember that his kids are all doing well. He worries about them so much 💕

[@roselee4445]

Gives him something to talk about ❤

[@roselee4445]

Dad's started the new twisted pants look.❤

[@patriciawest4189]

Poor grandpa... You such a good son !!!!❤

[@sarahdeleon7180]

A loving father to.his children❤

[@MaLiArtworks186]

I wish all dads were like him. Many of us were not so blessed!

[@RisingTidesAC]

Dan, I love your Pop and your entire family. Thank you for sharing him with us. I have cared for an elderly dementia women and I know that we mostly see the good, but I know that there are very difficult times too. You are all in my prayers.

[@dsalnorcal1434]

Thank you so much. It’s always nice to hear from people who have lived through it.

[@jennifercipalone1675]

I am amazed by this wonderful man, and his family! God bless you all!! ❤

[@pattikhoo]

Dan, you're such a wonderful son! Your dad is so blessed , you're taking such good care of him ❤

[@annemariepeterhoff7261]

It took us a long time to realize that whatever my dad was watching when he dozed off was what was in his mind when he woke! We had to ban all cable news channels in the end. Such a horrible disease and you are doing a great job of loving him as you can tell he loves his family❤

[@dsalnorcal1434]

Yes, this was definitely following a doze off. And we have had to eliminate cable news, especially during the war footage and even when that titanic mini sub went down that really affected him

[@culturematters4157]

@@dsalnorcal1434 His empathy even for strangers is heart-warming.

[@lawriesaxton7645]

This is a man with 6 children, but he thinks his youngest son has a lot with 3. So neat.

[@kgabodics]

😂😂😂 I thought the same

[@bettinawilliams1]

Thank you so much for sharing. I’m caring for my mom. And you two give me hope and love. And your way of redirecting him with so much love. Shows how much of a remarkable man he is. Love stren that forever happiness ❤❤

[@catchmeimpolynjp]

when grandpa heard Josh has 3kids and says “oh!gosh that's a lot”😅 not remembering he had 6😁😄 oh!GrandPa Ed your sooo loving, charming and funny at the same time😍😄 I love the Salinger’s Fam🫶🏼🤗

[@paulaturpeinen6612]

It's so amazing how patient you are with your dad. I hope every elderly could get such a treating, but l'm afraid they don't.

[@angelapietras1235]

This son is absolutely amazing patient of a saint bless his wife to.

[@MaLiArtworks186]

Sending sweet Ed the biggest hug!

[@berlingolingoful]

My dad was 52 when my youngest nrothers were born. I wish he'd been with us as long as Ed. Such a blessing that Josh's children know their grandpa. 😊

[@KathyKamara-q8f]

He is a loving father 🥰 I wish my father would have loved me like this 😢😢I love your pops great man that's why God still has him here. 🥰🥰🥰

[@Joyfully8888]

I agree wholeheartedly.

[@KathyKamara-q8f]

@@Joyfully8888 Happy 4th of July Love🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🥰

[@Joyfully8888]

@@KathyKamara-q8f Happy Fourth of July 🇺🇸!!

[@elizabethmcgeeallan8067]

Dan… I just love the hell out if you and Danielle! My boyfriend is going thru this and his family abandoned him. My guy is the most genuine guy one could meet… I’m 20 years younger and although I financially support him his kid and exwife think I’m taking advantage of him. They have never known true love… unconditional love. But honestly I don’t give a shit that his past family is hateful, toxic and awful,,, all I know is that my family has embraced him wholeheartedly! Does anyone out there relate or am I alone?

[@vickiburchett9874]

Hugs Pop! And Dan, you are a saint 😊

[@TammyBrinser]

He is so sweet. You can tell that family is everything to him. ❤

[@Belle-tn8qr]

❤Love to Grandpa Ed (Reminds me of my Dad, always checking & caring about us.) Wish I had a channel like ya'lls to check in with then...would have helped not to feel so alone with it all. So I bet it helps other care givers all over! ❤Dan and Danielle, Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

[@noorthelight7037]

No words how to express our love for PA ED. What an amazing Dad he was and he is despite him going thru dementia. I love when he says it’s a lot when you mention about Josh kids. 🤣🤣🤣 We only watch PA ED for he brings back memories about my deceased parents for we lost them more than 3 decades ago. Bless PAA and all you guys esp you Dan for taking care of him like a baby. In our culture old people are loved like kids.

[@lorisheheen2198]

I admire how Grandpa Ed cares and worries so much for his children and family. Also he worries if his kid's are doing well financially too. Such a wonderful father! God bless him.🙏❤

[@abegailthomas-x1v]

Godbless you Always for watching over great our Pop ...

[@gericummings6122]

If we all took the time , effort, and love, that Dan takes at home with his father, there would be so much less injured in rest homes and convalescent homes. Elderly would not feel neglected by their family. And, psychological distress would be at a minimal. Thanks Dan for caring for your parents, as they cared for you. Admirable!

[@loriclayton3595]

He sure loves his kids. I wish my mom was like this, when she went through this horrible disease. She was so mean. The struggles are real . God bless her

[@TheSouthernLady777]

Bless his heart. He's worried about his baby. God love him. ❤️

[@AntoinetteKirsten]

Dimensia is a slow killer effects everything shame

[@carlabullock8681]

Grandpa is the kindest sweetest man on earth!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@smariec2021ify]

Bless your soul Grandpa Ed! ❤❤ 5:41

[@dsalnorcal1434]

💜💜❤️❤️

[@MinkaSchlossberger4ever]

Dear, dear Dr. Ed Salinger.....always caring and wanting to provide!!!! A great man and father!!!❤

[@charlyloman8837]

DAN YOUR SUCH A GREAT SON TO A WONDERFUL MAN. I LOVE WATCHING YOU TWO INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER ❤

[@marciamyers3388]

He loves his family , that’s for sure. So sweet. Bless his heart

[@jacquelineadams3770]

Daddy Ed is so sweet and caring. No disease can take away his gift for being a great father. He still worries about his baby boy. Awww

[@scarletredmagic6724]

You are such a good son your Dad is a treasure Blessings ✌️🍀❤️🙏🙌❤️💙💚

[@bethwillard7795]

Blessings blessings always

[@mcgarveyamy]

Ed is looking handsome and he is a wise man!!!!

[@blancaramirez8617]

I wish my dad was like that 😢 Bless him. ❤

[@MariaReyes-h3o]

You and grandpa put a smile on my face. ❤ blessings to all.

[@MW-gs8wz]

You guys are so awsome with your Dad.

[@earnestinehamilton9760]

Dad is so sweet he what 2 see Josh Dan you keep him and no what to do, have a bless day luv guys 💕

[@atlanticalilly]

He reminds me so much of my Grandpa that just recently passed. He also had Dementia, and he has 7 kids, a lot of Grand kids and even more Great Grand kids now. He was 92. He was so kind and loving and concerned about everyone. He would get confused but he was so concerned for everyone else all of the time. I miss him, he was am amazing human being. Truly. He was an Engineer, a physics professor at Clarkson University, he was the Mayor of Colton NY, he broke code by learning Mandarin (Chinese) for the CIA during the Korean war and was recognized as being exceptional amonsts the 6 of the code breakers they had. He was a pilot who had a small airplane and let me try to stear it when I was 12 years old. He was an amazing human. His intelligence shined through even through his Dementia and so did his heart.

[@susantodish1597]

Bless your dad, Dan. He's so caring and loving towards his family ❤

[@prandairamcharran8915]

He very concerned about his children ❤

[@angelasylvestre-hp5pi]

Dan please give dad a little treat. Just a little. That loving man is contagious. Wish more fathers were like him.

[@kiahgypsykarma]

💯

[@rediettadesse2828]

Dan is amazing handling it amazing

[@noneyabizz3403]

Lmao a treat? What is he a dog? 😂😂😂 yall weird man

[@xcobyxzei]

@@noneyabizz3403don’t be so sensitive 😓

[@teresayounghans7213]

Isn’t that something a parent will never stop worrying about their children. I remember I was in the hospital one time the woman next to me had the same disease as your dad every day at 12 o’clock she would get up and try to leave to go home and feed her boys their lunch when they came home from school of course they were grown adults, and I sat there and thought as a young mother at the time I couldn’t imagine how awful that had to be for her to think she wouldn’t be home to feed her children. It’s really a tough disease I give you so much credit and dad is a kind, loving person. It is so obvious wishing you all well.

[@kaylamouhot9943]

Your dad is the Best! 😊My mom with dementia called me K-K yesterday. That’s was my nickname but she never called me that. Lol 😂. She says she has a lot of boyfriends in the home.

[@joanquattrocchi8023]

Hilarious. Us too. But I'm not filming her. No way

[@kaylamouhot9943]

@@joanquattrocchi8023 I only film Moma when she is dancing and smiling 😊

[@arsilvabernadino5618]

This part of dementia breaks my heart. It’s the obsessive nonstop questions about an individual a child like your father used to do with his brother and that’s what he’s displaying here. I just can’t imagine all that energy that he has, and I’m sure doesn’t realize he pours out on these obsessive questions. But when the reasoning is gone and memory retention … that’s what happens .. 😢

[@dsalnorcal1434]

And ironically, I will be posting a coffee chat tomorrow where he is as good as he was six months ago a complete flip this disease is hard to understand

[@timishere1925]

Dan, I'm new here. I know you get bombarded with questions but how long have you been caring for your dad like this? Bless you for it.

[@sarahjane8949]

@@timishere1925hope dan answers you but I’ve been a sub for awhile it’s comming up to 3 years im sure 🤗🙏🏻

[@rediettadesse2828]

​@@dsalnorcal1434 on this video it looked severe maybe he hv episodes

[@ninatatari3039]

Dan , you are great son , wonderful , to being so kind 👋👋

[@idagonzalez291]

Sending You A Big Hug Grandpa ❤

[@FarazdakAltamimi]

I salute this righteous and generous son from the bottom of my heart

[@Maree-x3e]

Poor Ed never stops worrying about his family God love him. 💙

[@katiebugbooth4212]

Dan, maybe show granpa pictures when he asks about kids. That might help when he wants to see them. just a thought.

[@roselee4445]

Good thought

[@dawnhall3886]

It's amazing how this disease affects people differently. My dad forgot who his kids were, and he forgot all of his siblings. My dad is gone now. I love your page. Your pop reminds me of my dad.

[@rosemarycardenas2756]

Dan you are an amazing son , your Pops is blessed to have you and your entire family. Make sure to take care of yourself. Caring for your elderly parents is an amazing but also very demanding experience. I went through this experience with both of my parents, I wouldn’t have it any other way. God bless

[@dorcasbrown4309]

The power of love keeps even in his sickness

[@Milena-i9z]

What a good father god bless him❤🙏🏻😊😊

[@charleneharris370]

Awwwh your dad is so caring and sweet 🤗 That's my guy❤❤❤ you and your family have a happy Fourth of July🎉

[@dsalnorcal1434]

Right back at you 🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July

[@maryburr8154]

Pop is remarkable with his memory since you guys are taking care of him I'm afraid if he was in a nursing home he would have given up and be gone a long time ago God bless you guys.❤❤❤

[@robertabaraszu6972]

Grandpa and Dan get along so well. I love your videos. Thank you for showing us how a family can take care of their elderly parents. You guys are great! Love 💕 peace ☮️ and joy😃. Happy 4th of July🇺🇸

[@adeverger]

You all are such excellent people. Just real good American people.

[@CathyKesslick]

You do such a good job at calming him down and reassuring him everything is ok. He also seems to have a bottomless pit lately...lol

[@stevemcgill4505]

He is the best. I just love his sweet, caring personality.

[@lisacurtin3695]

Pop breaks my heart. He is so full of love 4 his children. Dan ur patience is priceless. ❤

[@claudibiscotti4710]

Amazing, Ed may forget stuff, but he never forgets his Kids, and being a Father❤️ what a Dad❤️🍎

[@Voynich600]

I never realized how much you and your dad look alike. Way to go man. Were doing the same with my grandpa and it can be trying at times. But they need family. Much respect ✊

[@musicastro9743]

Pop is very loving totally family person & Dan you are so good son always make him clam down God bless you all ❤️

[@DavidLS1]

I really don't know how you do it. It would seem like a living hell for me.

[@BerryBerry1465]

It takes a village. This family has come together to make it work.❤🫂

[@taraschmidheini4674]

Aw, ❌⭕❌⭕❌⭕ Dan, youre so good for your Dad! God bless you with all tou.need! I have such a heart for Danielle & you 🤗

[@bsears1284]

My dad had cancer he loved water melon. That was his last request.

[@katrinajones8788]

(hugs)

[@MarthaCruz-iu4sr]

God bless this man! He is so caring.

[@IvanaMacomson]

I love him so much!! He's always concerned about his children's well being! 😢😢❤ I'm sure he was a great dad when he had a sound mind!! Dan you are doing a terrific job with your dad!!!!

[@fatuturay2161]

GOD BLESS YOU Sir, CARING FOR YOUR KIDS. YOU ARE THE BEST.

[@rubydejesus9119]

Dementia is the B word, my heart goes out with the Doc. Happy Sunday you all have a good day.👍🏽

[@ec7170]

Dear Dan, please don’t take this the wrong way… please think of recording some of the calls, either video or audio, to play when Grandpa forgets. He may have been calmed faster if he saw an actual interaction with Josh. If it works to make acclimation smoother you can apply it to other folks he misses. Even record your speech about his brother who passed away. He can see it’s a historical fact. You both do such a wonderful job handling the ups and downs of this vicious condition. Focus on the video memories and video speeches to help him receive this news on a daily basis.❤️♥️❤️♥️❤️❤️love you guys!

[@mariakolenich5192]

Dr.Ed is such a beautiful soul ❤❤❤❤❤ !!!! He cares so much for his family 😊❤❤.

[@beckyjones6956]

Some days are so hard. I watched my Grandfather go through the confusion like this.

[@kellylove5517]

Bless your souls...Dad wants the make sure his sons are all ok... Priorities....what a blessing....his sons keep hom going...so much love for his family...and you can tell the love is very much returned ...what a family...Ty Dan and Brothers for taking care of this amazingly wonderful Man❤❤❤❤

[@carolmakin8075]

God bless him, what a lovely grandpa.❤❤

[@cerelinaliekmeier6222]

Ed is very amazing dad to his children.

[@brandip77]

Dad’s got one heck of an appetite.

[@joybaal4393]

Yes Dan the nap dreams are crazy I understand 4 sure 👍

[@susanhurlocker471]

My Goodness is it me or is Ed resetting every minute now. Wow between that and then dealing with all the times this man eats during the day. 😢 Gotta be so hard on your family Danielle 😢

[@dsalnorcal1434]

He resets much quicker when he’s agitated or worried. Watch tomorrow’s video you will see a completely different person. He was absolutely sharp and with it today.

[@jacquelinecarney4096]

Beautiful man❤

[@savoyaepps646]

To Be Loved To Be Loved Oh What A Feeling To Be Loved...Jackie Wilson

[@IreneDingey]

Oh! Boy, Dan very tough Time with Grandpa, I don’t know what he would do without you Dan. You are a great Man, I admire you SO much❤ From Irene in Australia who is 80yrs young😂😂👍👍❤️❤️

[@bluevanity2154]

He be thinking the kids are still little

[@elMexicanoMasGuapo]

Call him again plz so grandpa could feel better

[@dsalnorcal1434]

I called him a few times that afternoon

[@graphyf]

I think his favorite children are Mark and Josh. The only two he seems to always mention (ON CAMERA ATLEAST).

[@dzulka8253]

❤❤ from Poland

[@adarolon2513]

God bless ur dedication n pacience to Ur Dear Dad.Great job💕

[@candacecook3408]

Bless his heart