Overview
- Chris Hemsworth discloses that his father, Craig, 71, has Alzheimer’s with noticeable memory loss and perceptual changes.
- The hour-long Chris Hemsworth: A Roadtrip to Remember premieres on National Geographic on Nov. 23, with Disney+ and Hulu streaming on Nov. 24.
- The documentary applies reminiscence therapy by recreating the family’s 1990s home and taking a 200-mile motorcycle ride to Bulman to revisit emotionally charged memories.
- Consulting psychologist Dr. Suraj Samtani reports improvements in Craig’s recall, mood, and confidence during filming, while noting benefits typically last three to six months and require ongoing activity.
- Craig voices fears about losing independence and burdening family, as Chris links the experience to his own APOE4 genetic risk and says his father is doing well all things considered.