How to find a German companion for my mother
I'm looking to find someone to spend 2-3 hours with my mom 2-3 days a week mostly just going for walks in Tilden, but also possibly going to a movie or to a concert, etc. I'm specifically looking for someone who speaks German because my mother has lost much of her English language ability. My mother is in the early stages of Alzheimers, and while my dad does an amazing job caring for her, he could benefit from a break here and there. My mom is still functional, but she cannot drive, and she does get confused.
Does anyone have any ideas on where or how I might be able to find someone like this? I've already reached out to the Excelsior German Center in Oakland and Ashby Village.
thanks for any advice!
Jul 28, 2017
Parent Replies
Try calling the German Department at UC Berkeley and ask them to post it as a job opportunity.
Hi there, first off, thanks for taking such good care of your mom! I think you have several options. There is a GERMoms Yahoo group you could join or ask the moderator to post. In addition, there is a great German preschool called Kinderstube in Albany, which has an after-school German program attached. I'm pretty sure the directors would be happy to post on your behalf. www.kinderstube.org. And they do have pinboards at the preschool, where you might be able to post as well. If none of that works, feel free to have the moderator contact me as I am part of both groups and might be able to post on your behalf. There is also the Stammtisch Yahoo group in SF - East Bay residents might be members.
Good luck (viel Glueck!)
GerMom
I would contact the German school's East Bay Campus (google it) and see if they have a way to communicate your request to their families.
Good luck!