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Urgent - German needs translation help at police station

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  1. Jack Peterson

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    Agreed but I meant, as I am sure you knew, they are the ones that have access to German Speakers as we have many Germans in the Area. They are supposed to be Information sharing, So they tell us or as usual, what part of Sharing don't they Understand.
     
    Jack Peterson, Dec 14, 2015
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    At that time in the morning, I was more concerned about the guy getting robbed and only the police station was open. He had a watch and a wallet with cards and money. I asked him to open his wallet and look through his cards to look for an ID or a receipt that might have shown where he was staying.

    At his age, I'm guessing he would have had access to some sort of pension. Whatever, I would rather the cops lock him up than taking the chance on leaving the guy to get beat up on the street.

    I'm assuming he was lost and confused because he didn't protest at all. I actually left him for about 30 minutes because I was going to meet a friend for a beer on my way home. I told him to get himself together and if he was still there when I got back then I would take him to the police station. On my way back, he had moved to a different corner and flagged me down.

    I also offered food and a little money, he refused both. He just seemed to be okay with me helping him.
     
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    Good news. I got flagged down by the police I talked to at the police station while walking by them in front of Robinsons. They said they ended up figuring out where the guy lived and they dropped him off at his apartment.
     
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    There's a +70yo tall thin reddish-haired German in town who suffers from dementia. His English is very limited - I'd bet it's the same guy?
     
    Gabrielle_K, Dec 18, 2015
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    Would you be able to pick him out of a line-up? I took a pic of him. Maybe I should post it here.
     
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    Dementia/Alzheimers is a horrible thing to have at the end of your life. It is a heavy burden on the family (my grandfather on my father's side had Alzheimers and my grandmother from my mom's side is going through the same thing now). Maybe it would be best to leave his picture, family's contact number and address with the police/immigration so they know who to call if he gets brought in again. I think knowing that there is a 70 year old, tall and thin German man with limited English suffering from dementia/Alzheimers is enough for people to recognize him and take him to the police. I think most of us would be willing to stop and help an elderly man who was walking the street (or sleeping on the street) looking confused and know to take him to the police station/immigration. Just not sure putting his picture up would make the family feel any better and it could make him a target for people who might not have his best interests in mind, if you know what I mean.
     
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    Agreed. Thanks for weighing in.
     
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    This place is a deff Nono for anything like this ailment,he should be back home being taken care of by the family or and specialist help.
     
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    I agree..if I recognized this man in trouble ,I would be more inclined to assist him ..and,also knowing his 'situation' helps immensely..Miguel
     
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    sntmig, Dec 18, 2015
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    I not sure about that nowadays dave,,, he maybe better off there with family members looking after him,,, after all it is going to kill him eventually and why die in this fridge!

    i had a good friend got this and i dont want to visit him in the old peoples home, if it were me i would rather be spending my last days with the sun on my face and people who love me around, (hopefully this guy has that) even if no one around ,, in either country its a lonely place to be anyway.........

    hope the guy can manage to get on with as much life as he can
     
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    alesypalsy, Dec 20, 2015
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