Father With Dementia Enjoys Riding a Tandem Tricycle With His Son

In 2013, I was searching for a way to keep Dad physically active.  He always loved motorcycles.  Anything with two wheels would test his ability to balance.  I searched for tricycles, and found a Grand Rapids company, Terra Trike.  The company offers a two seat tricycle, known as a tandem trike.

I called around to several Southeastern Michigan trike shops, but they did not stock the tandem tricycle.  I called around to Ohio shops, and found a tandem tricycle in stock at Fairfield Cyclery.  

​The Terra Trike Rover Tandem fits in the back of a Chrysler Pacifica minivan once the seats are folded down.  Dad enjoys the tandem tricycle because he can pedal independently.  He enjoys the fresh air and freedom of being outside.