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Chris Hemsworth’s Nat Geo Film Chronicles His Father’s Alzheimer’s Through Memory Therapy

The film centers on reminiscence therapy guided by a clinician to strengthen Craig Hemsworth’s recall.

Overview

  • Chris Hemsworth says his father, Craig, 71, has active Alzheimer’s marked by memory loss and shifts in perception.
  • Nat Geo will premiere Chris Hemsworth: A Roadtrip to Remember on Nov. 23, with streaming the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
  • People reports the family used reminiscence therapy, recreating their 1990s home and revisiting meaningful places under the guidance of Dr. Suraj Samtani.
  • The approach includes emotionally charged recollections, such as a 200-mile motorcycle trip to see an old friend, which experts say can strengthen neural pathways and benefits from ongoing practice.
  • Hemsworth describes caregiving challenges as Craig fears losing independence and sometimes resists help; he adds that Craig is doing well, all things considered, and notes his own elevated APOE4 genetic risk.