[Netherrealmer]

So I’ve been seeing a lot of hate toward Emma Heming Willis lately after she revealed that Bruce Willis is now in a care home for his dementia. A lot of people are saying things like “I took care of my mom/dad/grandparent at home, why couldn’t she?”

Bruce’s condition is very advanced. He has frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which is not the same as Alzheimer’s. From everything shared, he struggles to talk, read, write, or even recognize himself anymore. Taking care of someone in that stage is like caring for a full-grown toddler who can’t remember anything and needs constant supervision. That’s not something one person can realistically manage 24/7.

They have young kids. Emma and Bruce have two daughters who are still under 18. She has to balance being a mom and being a caregiver. If she burned herself out trying to do everything alone, it wouldn’t help Bruce or the kids.

The rest of the family is involved. Bruce’s older kids from Demi Moore already have families of their own, but they’re still supportive and visit. Even Demi stays involved. This is clearly a united family doing the best they can in a very tough situation.

Let’s be honest… Can the people criticizing really provide better dementia care than trained professionals? Most of us can’t. It’s easy to judge, but Emma’s decision was probably one of the hardest she’s ever had to make—and she made it out of love.

I think people need to stop attacking her and start showing some empathy. Caregiving for dementia is brutal, and no two situations are the same.

[Angie10]

It's really sad, and you're right, people are always quick to judge. I just had a similar debate with someone in relation to the sudden death of a young, hugely talented musician here. The star battled with drug addiction for years, and the minute he dies, people conclude he overdosed I don't like the b****iness of it all.

[eldavis]

I don't know why people tend to complain about anything and everything. They they could do it, it doesn't mean the next person can as well.

[Netherrealmer]

Also, some people don't know how hard it is to live with someone with dementia. Just imagine they have underage children and how stressful for them to live with an adult who acts like a toddler. And some people with dementia actually becomes violent. So the family really needs professional help.

[eldavis]

Exactly, the funny thing is if they had not made this move, people would complain that with all the money they have, they have refused to get professional help.

[Netherrealmer]

I think dealing with a person with Alzheimer's is easier because they can still talk, you can still have conversations with them. But in case of the condition of Bruce Willis, he cannot talk anymore, he cannot read anymore. He can be violent. He probably doesn't understand what's going on anymore. He cannot understand conversations anymore. At least a person with Alzheimer's can still be manageable because they can still talk. They can still listen to instructions.

[eldavis]

They made the right choice, at this stage he needs professional care.

[ptrikha21]

Very sad to know. Who can forget Bruce Willis in Die Hard series.
Plus movies like Armageddon.
People should not rush to judge but unfortunately, it is something that is happening a lot in the public domain.

[Netherrealmer]

Demi Moore, Bruce Willis ex-wife defends her ex-husband's current wife...Emma



Emma have younger daughters to raise and she will be neglecting them if she focus on her husband. The critics of Emma basically says that she should be the one taking care of her husband, not professionals. But, you know, Emma cannot divide her body. She has two young underage daughters to raise. And raising an adult that acts like a toddler after dementia is hard for a woman who is also raising children. She does visit Bruce, but she needs to have time for her daughters.

[ptrikha21]

Demi Moore, Bruce Willis ex-wife defends her ex-husband's current wife...Emma



Emma have younger daughters to.........rs.

Tough but fair and as per the situation.

[germainebull]

Caring for someone with dementia is not an easy task—it is a physically and emotionally draining journey. Emma wisely chose to protect Bruce and their children. Their family is united by love, not by convenience. Instead of judging, let us show compassion. Every situation is unique.

[Tendz]

It's easy to judge from the outside, but dementia care is incredibly tough. Professional help can make a big difference for both the patient and the family.

[germainebull]

Demi Moore, Bruce Willis ex-wife defends her ex-husband's current wife...Emma



Emma have younger daughters to raise and she will be neglecting them if she focus on her husband. The critics of Emma basically says that she should be the one taking care of her husband, not professionals. But, you know, Emma cannot divide her body. She has two young underage daughters to raise. And raising an adult that acts like a toddler after dementia is hard for a woman who is also raising children. She does visit Bruce, but she needs to have time for her daughters.

It's a very sad situation, but also one that requires compassion. Emma is trying to balance the difficult roles of being a mother and a supporter.

People should not rush to judgment, but show understanding. Love comes in many ways, even through professional help.