When you're caring for a loved one who's unwell, the light at the end of the tunnel is obviously their recovery.

But what about cases where that won't ever happen?

Bruce Willis' wife, Emma Heming Willis, has recently revealed she and her 70-year-old husband now live separately. His condition has deteriorated following his 2022 dementia diagnosis.

End-of-life care can span for years in some cases, so what does a perfect care plan look like?

And how can carers look after themselves, once they've come to terms with what's going to happen?