Bruce Willis’ wife reveals that she visits every day and says he is doing well in the nursing home

In a candid new interview, Emma Heming Willis has spoken about the family’s difficult decision to move her husband, actor Bruce Willis, to a skilled nursing facility as he suffers from frontotemporal dementia.

She reveals that she visits him “constantly” and that the move has allowed both Bruce and their young daughters to find stability and joy.

Daily visits and a “second home” for the family

While speaking on the Conversations With Cam podcast, Emma, ​​47, shared the profound positive impact of the decision made last September. She visits Bruce, 70, daily, often for breakfast, and the family eats meals together at the residence several times a week. “We’re there all the time,” she said. “It’s our second home and a place where we make memories.”

A decision for security and stability

Emma described the decision as one of the most difficult a carer can make, but stressed it was necessary for everyone’s wellbeing. “Bruce doesn’t want his two young daughters to be marred by his illness,” she explained, noting that their previous family life has been restricted. “Our kids are doing well, and Bruce is doing well too, and that’s the most important thing.”

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Understanding Bruce’s Experience: Anosognosia

Emma provided crucial insight into Bruce’s condition, explaining that he suffers from anosognosia – a neurological symptom in which a person is unable to recognize their own illness. “This is where your brain cannot recognize what is happening to it,” she said, clarifying that it is not denial but a direct effect of the disease. She feels some relief that he is not fully aware of his decline.

Find joy and maintain connection

Despite the challenges, Emma remains focused on maintaining joy and connection. She shared that the new arrangement made it easier for Bruce’s friends and family to visit her without the pressure of hosting at her home. Holidays are still celebrated, albeit differently. “Dementia is hard, but there’s still joy in it… We still laugh,” she said, famously adding that “Die Hard” is still considered a Christmas movie.

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This story is based on Emma Heming Willis’ interviews on the Conversations With Cam podcast and with the Sunday Times.

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