[header] How to cope when your spouse has dementia [title] Accept that your marriage will change. [step] Know that your marriage will not be an equal partnership anymore. Eventually, you will have to take on all of the responsibilities of managing your household, caring for your family, and even helping your spouse with the smallest of tasks. 
Your role as spouse will gradually transform into the caregiver, or even " parent " in the relationship. [substeps] For instance, you will likely have to do all of the household chores, make all of the decisions regarding your family and home, and provide constant supervision of your spouse.