We weren't inviting people over … it was a really hard time.”Bruce Willis and Emma Heming Willis in Los Angeles in 2018. Steve Granitz/WireImage“The decision didn't come lightly, but it was the right one for our family,” Emma said of Bruce’s residence, which they refer to as their second home. As Emma explained, Bruce is “still very much present in his body,” adding that as his dementia has progressed, “we have progressed along with him. We've adapted along with him.”Bruce Willis, Emma Heming Willis, with their daughters Mabel Ray and Evelyn Penn. Emma Heming Willis/InstagramNever miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.