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Emma Willis Prioritizes Brain Health Amid Bruce’s Dementia Battle
Emma Heming Willis, wife of Hollywood actor Bruce Willis, has recently been focusing on her own ‘brain health’ while caring for her husband, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2022. Bruce Willis was initially diagnosed with aphasia in March 2022, and his dementia diagnosis was confirmed in February 2023. Since then, Emma and the entire family have been providing unwavering support to the star.
In the midst of caring for her husband, Emma has found it necessary to prioritize her own health. She shared in a recent interview, “My doctor will talk to me about my breast health, my cholesterol, my heart, but not about my brain.”
Post the birth of their youngest daughter, Evelyn, in 2014, Emma began experiencing brain fog. Despite medical professionals attributing it to “mommy brain”, she sought help from a brain specialist. “I’d never heard the term ‘brain health’ before,” she admitted to People magazine. With the aid of supplements and lifestyle adjustments, Emma has managed to regain her health, allowing her to focus on her husband’s deteriorating condition.
She shared, “I’ve been able to lean in on this new [caregiver] community I find myself in, so giving back to people who are on this journey as care partners has been super meaningful.” Emma recently launched her wellness brand, Make Time, emphasizing the importance of community.
Emma also took to social media to encourage her followers to “check in” on caregivers. She wrote, “Caregivers are our unsung heroes. We need to check in on them just as much as check in on the person they are caring for.” She urged her Instagram followers to support those caring for loved ones.
Emma’s call to action was shared shortly after she posted a throwback photo for Valentine’s Day, capturing a moment of joy with Bruce. The post, which showed the couple sharing a kiss against a snowy backdrop, garnered nearly 50,000 likes in less than a day. The photo, taken in 2010, serves as a poignant reminder of happier times as Bruce continues to battle his health condition.
Bruce’s daughter Tallulah, from his previous marriage to Demi Moore, commented on the post, “Love this,” while her sister Rumer wrote, “This is incredible.” Emma clarified for fans that the photo was taken “many many years ago! I think it was in 2010.”
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