Emma Heming made an important statement amidst her husband Bruce Willis’ ongoing health struggles. The 69-year-old Hollywood star is battling frontotemporal dementia. Emma and Bruce, married in 2009, have two daughters: 12-year-old Mabel and 10-year-old Evelyn. Emma has a close relationship with Bruce’s ex-wife, Demi Moore, and their three daughters: Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah.
Since revealing her husband’s diagnosis, Emma has been open about the difficulties of the disease, aiming to help others in similar situations. On her blog, she shared a message about the importance of supporting caregivers, in honor of National Caregivers and Sitters Day, celebrated on February 21st.
“Many of you want to know how best to support someone caring for a sick loved one,” she addressed her audience. “I’ve thought about this. It’s hard for caregivers to determine what help they need. They don’t want to feel like a burden, so you can ask them how best you can help.”
Emma also highlighted simple, practical gestures like bringing groceries or picking up children from school, which can make a huge difference in a caregiver’s life.
“Bring them food, run an errand, or surprise them by ordering their favorite coffee. Take away the need for them to answer, ‘How can I help?’ Caregiving is hard, but supporting caregivers doesn’t always have to be complicated. A small, thoughtful act can mean the world,” Emma concluded.
