How movement, nature, and adventure are helping my dad fight Alzheimer's.

https://www.agelessathlete.co/62-one-mile-at-a-time-the-healing-power-of-movement-and-how-adventure-can-fight-alzheimers/

created by Ageless_Athlete on 05/03/2025 at 08:55 UTC

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For Travis Macy, movement has always been a huge part of life. He’s an ultra-endurance athlete, a coach, and someone who has pushed his limits in some of the toughest races on the planet.

But now, he’s facing a different kind of challenge helping his dad, Mark Macy, stay active and engaged while living with Alzheimer’s.

For the past six years, Travis has been finding ways to keep his dad moving, whether it’s hiking, walking, or even just getting outside in a wheelchair. And every time they do, something shifts. His dad’s mood lifts, his memory seems sharper, and for a little while, he feels more like himself again.

Travis has seen firsthand that exercise isn’t just about fitness it’s about connection, about holding onto the spark of who someone is, even when their mind is changing.

He also talks about how endurance racing taught him a lot about resilience, and how that same mindset applies to caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s.

Pushing limits doesn’t always mean crossing a finish line it can mean finding small ways to keep moving forward, even when things get tough.

If you’ve had a loved one go through something similar, have you noticed how movement or time outdoors helps? Would love to hear your experiences.

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Comment by speekuvtheddevil at 05/03/2025 at 12:31 UTC

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Comment by thegreeseegoose at 05/03/2025 at 18:35 UTC

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Alexa, why doesn’t my grandson call anymore?

Comment by hrtly64 at 05/03/2025 at 22:10 UTC

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This is a sweet post, but this is a subreddit for reposting one specific Garfield comic