Shows
The Heart Of ItLove, Loss, and Living With DementiaFor many people, caring for aging parents is a daunting task. But for Megan and Jason Van Genderen, moving Jason's mother into their home with their young children after she was diagnosed with dementia was a no-brainer. They chat to Cam and Ali about how their journey turned into an internet sensation, what it taught them about communication, and learning to ask for help. LINKS Watch Everybody's Oma and find out more at https://www.everybodysoma.com/ Follow Megan & Jason on Instagram @jasonvengenderen @the_familynutritionist @omasapplesauce Follow Megan & Jason on Facebook @jason.vangenderen @meganfamilynutritionist @omasapplesauce Follow Cam on I...
2023-09-1052 min
The Dementia PodcastWhat Changes?Send us a textIn the final episode of this season of the Dementia Podcast, Ailsa talks with filmmaker Jason van Genderen and Megan van Genderen about their recently released documentary Everybody’s Oma and about the challenges, heartbreak and love captured in the film as they cared for Oma. Through Ailsa’s conversation with Jason and Megan we explore their journey of care, the choices they made to fight for and maintain Oma’s independence and the difficulties that brought, all during the pandemic. Ailsa and Colm speak about what loss can do to th...
2022-11-3018 min
The Forgettable Half HourMaking Ageing MeaningfulAfter waiting a week for me to recover from my second covid bout, Megan and I have got a cracking podcast for you this week as we introduce a friend and much respected colleague within the Aged Care services industry, Shelly Fletcher. Shelly is Head of Person-centred Design and Research at Integrated Living, an in-home aged care service provider here in Australia.In this thought-provoking and idea filled podcast, we'll discuss how person-centred care holds the potential to transform our whole approach to ageing at home.
2022-10-1627 min
The Forgettable Half HourDoes making memories for someone with dementia really matter?This week's episode was entirely inspired by a question sent to us by a retired nurse just hours before we sat down to record this week's podcast. Sharon told us she's been faced by so many families and partners-in-care conflicted and confused about what level of effort should be employed to create memories for those living with dementia. Was it all worth it? Would they recall it anyway? Would they even remember the visit? We thought that was a terrific hot potato to throw into this week's recording, so here goes!.For anyone (anywhere) keen to watch...
2022-10-0231 min
The Forgettable Half HourTransitioning from Carer to Care AdvocateHow do you ever adjust from being a full-time Carer to a hands-off Care Advocate role if your loved one enters a Care Home? Megan and Jason speak frankly about how they coped with their changing care roles around Oma, what was hardest and what helped most when it counted.And as promised in this episode, here's a global link for viewing our feature length documentary 'Everybody's Oma', available for streaming for a limited time only: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/everybodysoma
2022-09-2532 min
The Forgettable Half HourOma's death and the film that celebrates her life.Megan and Jason return to the microphone after 14 months of life, death and movie making. They discuss - for the first time - how Oma's life ended and their mental health around losing her in February of this year.Of course there's also lots of information about how to enjoy watching 'Everybody's Oma' - the documentary film being released for 2 weeks globally from September 21, plus Jason answers some of your questions too.To find a way to watch the film, visit the Everybody's Oma Screenings page.
2022-09-1530 min
Finding Hope with Georgia FreeJason van Genderen – Finding Hope When Your Mum Has DementiaJason van Genderen, his wife Megan and two children brought Jason’s mum, Hendrika, to live with them after she developed dementia and could no longer live independently. Jason began making home videos with Oma – showing the highs and lows of living with dementia. Sadly, Hendrika lost her brave battle with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia in February of this year. But Jason has compiled those home videos into a powerful documentary called Everybody’s Oma. To see all of Jason’s home videos with Oma, visit Oma’s Applesauce on Facebook. For information...
2022-09-1331 min
Romance Your Tribe PodcastTribe Spotlight With Megan Van GenderenIf you ever feel torn between giving great value for free and selling to your audience, then you are going to love this Tribe Spotlight interview with nutritionist Megan Van Genderen.
Like many people in helping professions, Megan is motivated by caring and healing and, like most healers, can feel like she is betraying trust when promoting her business.
And in case, that audience happened to be an incredible Facebook community of over 100,000 people who follow the lives of Megan and her husband Jason, as they navigate caring and loving for Jason’s mum with dem...
2021-12-1442 min
The Forgettable Half HourOma leaves the nestWe thought our last podcast was our own Everest... little did we know a few weeks later our whole world would up-end and Oma would be in respite care. It's the first time Oma hasn't slept under our wings anymore in almost 4.5 years... and in this raw, unfiltered conversation we open up about the feelings it's unearthed, plus we try hard to answer YOUR QUESTIONS about Oma's new circumstances as well.
2021-06-2730 min
The Forgettable Half HourWhere's Oma at?Tears, lack of sleep, delirium and the whole messy shebang of life. There's been huge changes in Oma's situation these past few weeks and we felt compelled to record this podcast conversation to help draw context around why we've been so absent from our Oma's Applesauce community, and why we haven't been able to publish recent videos of Oma too. Buckle up friends, this one goes deep...
2021-06-1325 min
The Forgettable Half HourManaging a Health CrisisA week ago our world turned upside-down with another hospital admission for Oma. In this podcast, Megan and I chat through the challenges of intersecting the realities of Dementia Care with Emergency Medicine. How can we best navigate a safe, helpful journey for our loved ones living with dementia, their emergency carers and their everyday carers?
2021-05-0325 min
The Forgettable Half HourMissing In Action?In this episode, Megan and Jason chat candidly about what it's like in the home when either of them leave the house... for hours or a day or two. What impact does a missing family member have on Oma's routine day-to-day?
2021-04-2120 min
The Forgettable Half HourThe Disappointment of Good IntentionCaring for someone living with dementia means an unending juggle between actions and intentions. In this podcast, Megs and Jason discuss their feelings and coping mechanisms around good intentions gone bad. When you plan the perfect outing or event for your loved one with dementia and it all falls apart, how do you pick up your pieces again?
2021-04-1124 min
The Forgettable Half HourCarer Guilt & ShameMegan takes the reigns of this week's episode and discusses the feelings, actions and processes that often lead to carer guilt. In a week when the van Genderen family household had to flex and change, guilt and shame crept into our minds a little more than normal. How do you process carer guilt?
2021-03-2822 min
The Forgettable Half HourThe ExtraLast podcast we tried to jump into answering your questions - but life got in the way! So, this is an additional podcast... think of it as a 'Part B' to Episode 4. Megs and I crash our way through as many of your questions as we can muster in this fresh installment of The Forgettable Half Hour...
2021-03-1830 min
The Forgettable Half HourWe answer your questions!Well that's how this podcast session started anyway, what unfolded was something quite chaotic and unexpected...
2021-03-1428 min
The Forgettable Half HourKeeping friendships aliveDoes being a carer impact the relationships around you? Jason and Megan discuss the challenges of maintaining meaningful friendships when life as a carer becomes your everyday focus. The difficulties, realities, ideas and the observations that help give their family and friends context may well help you as well.
2021-03-0825 min
The Forgettable Half HourThe Words We useHow do you rate your patience level when faced with repeating yourself to your loved one with Dementia? After uploading a controversial video this week showing Jason managing his mum's dinnertime routine, Jas and Megs discuss the lessons, the fallout and reasons behind their techniques.
2021-02-2829 min
The Forgettable Half HourEnvironment & DementiaWhat effects does a change in environment have on loved ones with dementia? Megan and Jason discuss their experiences and tactics for creating 'safe spaces' for their mother, 88 year old 'Oma' who lives with Alzheimer's and Vascular Dementia.
2021-02-2226 min