At some point in my husband's dementia journey he lost to the ability to communicate effectively through his speech. He can no longer pull up the words he needs and has trouble processing what words he hears. I have learned from taking courses at the "Positive Approach to Caregiving" website that giving visual clues can be more effective than words. For instance, when he needs to brush his teeth, asking him to do so doesn't work. I have to take him to the bathroom and put toothpaste on his brush and hand it to him. That is a visual clue to brush his teeth which he will not do on his own. I heartily recommend that you look into these courses. I took the four courses in the Champion Caregiver series. They are offered about 4 times a year live online. I learned so much that I know feel confident that I can manage all the changes that are coming. You are fortunate to have family close by that are willing to help. It makes a huge difference for you to have that support. I agree with Karla about putting together a family scrapbook. Over the years I have made scrapbooks of our family and now I am able to pull one out and we go over the pictures together as something to do as he can no longer use his phone, laptop, TV or is physically able to walk or sit for more than a short time due to chronic back pain. I like looking at the scrapbooks because it reminds me that we have had a good life together and for a few minutes I can forget where we are now. God bless you and your wife.