Chris Hemsworth opens up about his father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis in a deeply personal way, sharing their journey through the Chris Hemsworth Alzheimer’s documentary, “A Road Trip to Remember,” now available on Disney+ and Hulu. Through the documentary, viewers see Hemsworth and his father, Craig Hemsworth, navigating the challenges of the disease while traveling across Australia together.
Documentary Details Their Shared Road Trip and Family Reflections
The film centers on a road trip that took place nearly two years after Craig Hemsworth began showing signs of early-stage Alzheimer’s. The journey serves as both a bonding experience and a form of reminiscence therapy, designed to spark memories and mental engagement. Chris Hemsworth admitted that balancing his career and personal time had often kept him from spending as much time with his dad as he wished. During the documentary, he shares glimpses into their emotional dynamics and the realities of caregiving.
“It’s so easy to take our parents for granted. I feel I’ve been so busy I haven’t spent as much time with my dad as I would want to…and there was the diagnosis,”
Chris Hemsworth, Actor
He candidly discusses the day-to-day challenges that come with the illness, explaining that some days are better than others, and acknowledging the unpredictable nature of the disease.
“He has early-stage Alzheimer’s and there’s definitely good days and bad days.”
Chris Hemsworth, Actor
Hemsworth also describes the purpose of their shared journey, not only as an adventure long discussed between father and son but as a form of therapy that offers hope for slowing the progression of the disease.
“I wanna do everything I can to help him so my dad and I are going on a road trip. It’s something we’ve been talking about for years. Turns out the experience could help fight the disease. If it helps, fantastic. But I’m just looking forward to spending time with my dad,”
Chris Hemsworth, Actor
Raising Awareness and Facing His Own Risk
Beyond chronicling his father’s experience, Hemsworth reveals that he, too, is at a higher risk for Alzheimer’s after learning he carries the relevant gene. This personal connection underscores his involvement in the project and his desire to raise awareness about the disease, making the documentary not only a tribute to his father but a call to cherish family moments and support Alzheimer’s research.
The documentary aims to shed light on the struggles faced by families dealing with Alzheimer’s and encourages viewers to create meaningful experiences with their loved ones, reflecting Hemsworth’s ongoing commitment to both his family and viewers around the world.
