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Hemsworth Family Shares Father’s Alzheimer’s Journey in Nat Geo Documentary Debuting Nov. 23

The film spotlights reminiscence therapy shown to temporarily bolster recall with observed mood gains, according to a consulting clinician.

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.