The value of "us"-Expressions of togetherness in couples where one spouse has dementia.

When spouses were able to live together, their relationship was enriched at many levels. Their love for each other strengthened them as a unit - as an "us" - where togetherness seemed to be strong. Future studies need to examine whether the sense of couplehood varies depending on the length of the relationship (i.e., a relationship of many years or a relatively new relationship).