Overview

• Emma Heming Willis says he now lives in a nearby “second home” with round-the-clock professional care, separate from his wife and their two younger daughters.
• She reports he remains physically mobile and in generally good health, with language steadily slipping away due to frontotemporal dementia.
• She calls the placement one of her hardest decisions, saying it was made to better meet the children’s needs in a more suitable home environment.
• The family visits frequently for meals and quiet time together, and she describes brief flashes when his familiar laugh and expressions return.
• Her forthcoming caregiving book, The Unexpected Journey, is due in September and aims to share practical guidance and advocate for more resources for families.