Emma Heming Willis adds to her “dementia care toolkit” as Bruce Willis battles frontotemporal dementia (FTD). On Monday, Emma revealed she was working with a specialist amid the actor’s health issues. The Willis family announced two weeks ago that he had been diagnosed with the “cruel disease” in an effort to raise awareness for FTD.
Emma works with Teepa Snow, a specialist who provides training, education and life skills to people who have a loved one with dementia. “She’s a loving, compassionate and capable leader in this space who navigates with pure empathy,” Emma shared on Instagram.
In the comments section, Snow praised the actor’s wife for doing “an absolutely outstanding job providing the right support for Bruce as his abilities have changed” and for providing “what he needs to get well.” live”.
“(FTD) is never easy, but with the right programming and support, it truly is possible to keep going. Kudos to Emma and her entire family for their hard work and dedication,” Snow added. “It’s truly remarkable!”
Last March, Bruce’s family announced the die hard star would “step away” from acting indefinitely as he was diagnosed with aphasia, a condition where a person loses the ability to communicate. The actor’s condition has worsened over the past year and he has been officially diagnosed with FTD.
“Unfortunately, the communication issues are just a symptom of the illness Bruce is dealing with. While it’s painful, it’s a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis,” the Willis family shared earlier this month. this month.
“FTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone. For people under the age of 60, FTD is the most common form of dementia, and like getting the diagnosis can take years, FTD is probably much more common than us Today there is no cure for the disease, a reality that we hope will change in the years to come. As Bruce’s condition progresses, we hope that all of the media attention can be focused on bringing to light this disease that needs much more awareness and research,” the family added.
“Bruce has always believed in using his voice in the world to help others and to raise awareness about important issues both publicly and privately. We know in our hearts that – if he could today – he would like to respond by bringing global attention and a connection to those who also struggle with this debilitating disease and its impact on so many people and their families,” the Willis continued.
THE pulp Fiction The star’s blended family – Emma, 44, their daughters Mabel, 10, and Evelyn, 8, ex-wife Demi Moore and their children Rumer, 34, Scout, 31 and Tallulah, 29 – all rally around the patriarch.
“Bruce’s goal is to keep him active. He has a busy schedule with daily activities. They make sure his body and brain are exercised,” a family source said. People.
“Family is closer than ever,” the insider added, noting that Emma is trying to create positive memories for their young daughters. “She wants them to remember Bruce as an amazing and fun dad. She wants them to have the best memories of him.”