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Jay Leno opens up about caring for his wife with dementia

Jay Leno shares his experience of caring for his wife, Mavis, as she lives with dementia, finding humor and joy in their journey together.

Jay Leno has opened up about how much he enjoys caring for his wife as she lives with dementia.In a conversation with “In Depth with Graham Bensinger,” the former late-night host shared what life is like these days with his wife of 45 years, Mavis.Humor can be helpful, the comedian said of being a caregiver for someone with dementia.“When you get married, you sort of take a vow: ‘Will I live up to this? “She’s a very independent woman, so I like that I’m needed.”Leno applied for and was granted conservatorship over his wife’s estate last year.He told Bensinger he uses flash cards with Mavis to try and stir her memories, which has led to some funny moments.“I’m told people with dementia forget the people they’re with. He told Bensinger he uses flash cards with Mavis to try and stir her memories, which has led to some funny moments.

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