Emma Heming Willis Confronts Guilt Amid Bruce's Dementia With Available Resources

Emma Heming Willis acknowledges feeling guilty for having resources during Bruce Willis' dementia battle. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-d7498c5a-b565-433f-8168-d14052796244 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(2.1528332081071753%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] She realizes not all caregivers can take breaks, like her hikes for mental clarity. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-9d2c8104-2604-4a08-a164-640c4d3715f6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Heming Willis strives to advocate for those without time, energy, or resources. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-738345fb-ce88-4652-905a-59b2b383b263 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] She shares her struggles publicly to help others in similar situations feel seen and understood. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-97aafbd6-9643-414c-b419-920c5b57dcd5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Heming Willis finds hope and a new purpose in supporting others affected by frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-b36763c5-fa8d-4d96-963d-6b054ba85202 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] In March 2022, it was announced that Bruce Willis would retire due to aphasia, later diagnosed more specifically as FTD. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-0b9fb686-7a7e-4819-b979-72716e4397a1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Heming Willis, who shares two daughters with Willis, openly discusses the challenges of caring for him. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-f6859fcc-2662-45eb-ade1-b9c72ccde1f8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] On the Today show, she described understanding Willis' condition as both a blessing and a curse, offering some ease in acceptance. Image Credit : Instagram