Bruce Willis’ Wife’s Birthday Wish: ‘Tell [A Caregiver] Thank You’
By Movieguide® Contributor
Emma Heming Willis shared her sweet birthday wish on social media, along with some family photos.
Heming Willis’ birthday fell on Father’s Day this year, and she posted some adorable photos of her daughters, Mabel, 11, and Evelyn, 9.
She also shared the birthday wish she said she hopes followers can “make a reality.”
“Text or call a person in your life that’s a caregiver and let them know here is X, Y, or Z I can do to help you this week,” Heming Willis wrote. “If the caregiver says, ‘I’m fine, I don’t need anything,’ which most likely is what they just might say, then drop some food at their doorstep or flowers or a small something and text them after to let them know it’s there.”
She continued, “Or honestly, just tell them thank you and that they are doing a great job. That kindness and support will go such a long long way.”
Heming Willis is a caregiver herself. Her husband, actor Bruce Willis, was diagnosed with aphasia last year. The following year, his family announced he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.
Movieguide® previously reported on Heming Willis’ work as a caregiver:
Emma Willis, Bruce Willis’ wife, shared more about the work she and a specialist are doing to help the actor navigate life with his new frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis.
Emma revealed that she is working with Teepa Snow, a specialist who works with people who have loved ones with dementia, providing education and hands-on skills.
“I’m grateful I had the opportunity to work with @teepasnows_pac who has helped me add to my dementia care toolbox,” Emma captioned a photo of the pair. “She’s a loving, compassionate and skilled leader in this space who navigates herself with pure empathy. She’s a gift.”
In the post’s comments, Snow praised Willis’ wife for her “absolutely remarkable job of providing the right support for Bruce as his abilities have changed” and for providing him “with what he needs to live well.”
“[FTD] is never easy but with the right programming and support, it truly is possible to continue living life. Congrats to Emma and their entire family for their very very hard work and dedication,” Snow added. “It is truly remarkable!”
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