Bruce Willis is a beloved actor and iconic star of the silver screen, and his family has recently revealed he is battling frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The diagnosis has been difficult for the Willis family, but his wife Emma Heming Willis is taking it upon herself to build a strong “dementia care toolbox” to provide Bruce with the best care possible.
Emma has been working with Teepa Snow, a specialist who provides training, education, and hands-on skills to help people care for loved ones with dementia. Snow praised Emma for providing Bruce “with what he needs to live well.” Emma is doing whatever she can to make sure that Bruce can live his life to the fullest, and to create positive memories for their two young daughters.
The Willis family first announced that Bruce was diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that can cause difficulty communicating, last March. Unfortunately, his condition worsened and he was officially diagnosed with FTD earlier this month. It is a cruel disease that is not well-known, but the Willis family is hoping that the news of Bruce’s diagnosis can bring attention to FTD and increase research and awareness of it.
The family is coming together to support Bruce, and they are focused on keeping him active. Emma is making sure that Bruce’s body and brain are exercised regularly and that he has a busy schedule of activities. She is also doing her best to ensure that her daughters will remember Bruce as a loving and fun father.
The Willis family’s story is a reminder to us all to take care of our loved ones, especially those suffering from dementia. We can all help to raise awareness of dementia and its symptoms, and to support those living with it.
