Jay Leno reflects on caring for Mavis Leno by dementia

Over Jay lenocares for his wife, Mavis lenoIn the midst of her dementia battle is a happy challenge.

“When I married, you kind of taking a pledge (like,) ‘Will I live up to now? Or will I be like a crazy guy, if something happens to my wife, I’m out rugging the cashier in the Mini-Mart?’ No, I did not, ”Jay, 74, divided on the episode Wednesday, April 23, from In detail with Graham Bensinger. “I enjoy the time with my wife. I go home, I cook dinner for her, watch TV and it’s okay. Basically what we did before, except now, I have to feed it and do all those things.”

Acting as his wife’s care donor is something that Jay said he likes to do, adding, “She’s a very independent woman, so I like my need. And I need to be there, and it’s good.”

As one of Hollywood’s biggest comedians, Jay said it was important for him to “find the humor” in his wife’s health challenges. During the interview, the late night host of the night remembered spending over $ 800 on two pairs of Mavis Sneakers, 78, liked, without realizing that one of the pairs was about $ 700 more expensive than the other.

Noticing Mavis had a “big smile” on her face, Jay decided to buy the two pairs of shoes. “He made me laugh,” he said for the shopping trip.

When asked what the most challenging part of his wife’s care is, Jay said he was all “a challenge.” He explained, “When you have to feed someone and change them and carry them to the bathroom and do all those kinds of everyday things. It’s a challenge. And it’s not that I enjoy doing it, but I guess I enjoy doing it.”

He continued, “It’s okay, ‘because I feel like I’m not just (like),’ this person is attractive and sexy, ‘and having sex with them and everything. At some point in my life, I’m going to be called to defend myself.’ And that’s what it is.

At the end of the day, Jay is pleased that he did not “cut and run” after the diagnosis of Dementia Mavis affected his marriage. “I’m glad I didn’t run away with some woman half my age or any of that silly nonsense. I’d rather be with her than do something else,” he said.

Jay and Mavis have been married for nearly 45 years, tied the knot back in 1980. Last year, Jay Filed for conservatism of his wife, citing his dementia as the foundation of his legal offer. In court documents obtained by Weekly US In January 2024, Jay asked to create a trust to hold “all the interests of his half and Mavis in their community property” to ensure that there is enough money for the care and members of the Mavis family in the future. The Docs also noted that Mavis did not object to her husband to be appointed conservator of her estate.

In more legal docs obtained by Us That April, Counsel appointed by Mavis Lys, Ronald OstrinShe revealed that she “does not sometimes tie her husband, Jay, not her date of birth.” Los Angeles Senior Court Judge Jay Conservatism Allowed Later that month.

Jay shared a greater insight into his relationship with Mavis in an interview May 2024 with Fox News. “We’re having a lot of fun. People say marriage is difficult. I don’t get it,” he shared. “I enjoy her company. I enjoy caring for her. We’re having fun. She is the most independent woman I have ever known. Again, I couldn’t be wiser of it. I’m part of her legacy and that’s what I’m proud of. “