Emma Heming Willis shares her emotional experience of holiday grief while caring for her husband Bruce Willis, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. She describes feeling a mix of sadness and annoyance, but emphasizes that joy and connection can still be present during the holidays, despite the changes brought by illness.
Emma Heming Willis discusses how Bruce Willis's frontotemporal dementia diagnosis has profoundly affected their family, leading to the decision to move him into a separate home for better care and to protect their children from the emotional toll, emphasizing the importance of tailored caregiving and family well-being.
Emma Heming Willis highlights the emotional toll on caregivers of dementia patients, describing it as a 'double death' where the person's mind is lost first, followed by their physical death, amidst a rising global dementia crisis.
Emma Heming Willis revealed she considered divorce before Bruce Willis's dementia diagnosis, feeling their marriage was falling apart due to his changing behavior and communication issues, which she later understood were symptoms of frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
Emma Heming Willis suspected her husband Bruce Willis's early signs of dementia were due to hearing loss from filming Die Hard and a childhood stutter, but later diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). She emphasizes the importance of caregivers trusting their instincts and advocating for loved ones' health, and shares her ongoing journey of caregiving and finding joy despite the diagnosis.
Emma Heming Willis defends her decision to have her husband Bruce Willis live separately from their family due to his dementia, emphasizing that it is the safest choice for everyone involved and not open for debate.
Emma Heming Willis shares her journey of caring for her husband Bruce Willis after his 2022 diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), highlighting the emotional challenges, advocacy efforts, and her new book aimed at supporting families facing similar neurodegenerative diseases.
Emma Heming Willis initially mistook Bruce Willis' early dementia symptoms for marital issues, but later realized they were due to frontotemporal dementia, leading to significant changes in their relationship and care arrangements.
Emma Heming Willis revealed that she initially misunderstood Bruce Willis' early dementia symptoms as marital issues, which led to relationship challenges before his diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia clarified the situation. She has since moved him to a care home and shared insights into their journey with the disease.
Demi Moore expressed compassion for Emma Heming Willis, Bruce Willis' wife, for her handling of Willis' dementia diagnosis and his placement in a separate care home, highlighting the challenges of caregiving and the importance of self-care. Heming Willis recently shared her family's experience with Willis' condition, which has drawn some online backlash, to which she responded by emphasizing the need for understanding and connection among caregivers.
Demi Moore publicly supports her ex-husband Bruce Willis's wife Emma Heming Willis during his struggle with frontotemporal dementia, praising Emma's dedication and compassion in caring for Bruce and highlighting the importance of caregivers taking care of themselves.
Emma Heming Willis revealed she suspected something was wrong with Bruce Willis's health when she noticed his language difficulties before his official diagnosis of aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, leading her to become his caregiver and later write a book to help others in similar situations.
Demi Moore has publicly supported Emma Heming Willis, Bruce Willis's wife, for her dedicated caregiving as Willis battles frontotemporal dementia, praising her strength and resilience while highlighting the importance of caregiver self-care and raising awareness about FTD.
Emma Heming Willis, caring for her husband Bruce Willis who has frontotemporal dementia, expressed gratitude for Demi Moore's supportive words and shared insights on managing his condition, highlighting the importance of presence and family support during this challenging time.
Demi Moore praised Emma Heming Willis for her dedicated caregiving during Bruce Willis's health decline, highlighting the emotional and physical challenges faced by caregivers and expressing admiration for Heming Willis's efforts amid his diagnosis of aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.