"Emma Heming on Dementia Caretaking's Mental Health Toll"

Emma Heming Opens Up About Dementia Caretaking's Mental Health Toll

Bruce Willis' wife, Emma Heming, talks about the mental strain of caring for a dementia patient in an Instagram video.

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Willis was identified as having frontotemporal dementia, which affects the frontal lobe of the brain.

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Heming uses her video and care partner PSA to connect with other caregivers.

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She highlights the need to make an effort to live positively every day, despite appearances.

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Daughters Mabel Ray (11) and Evelyn Penn (9) were born to the marriage.

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With his ex-wife Demi Moore, Willis also has three daughters: Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah.

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Heming emphasizes the difficulty of taking care of oneself in order to effectively take care of loved ones.

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She advocates for mental health awareness by candidly sharing her struggles.

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