Jay Leno isn't keen on a pair of bedazzled $847 sneakers he bought. But if they make his wife happy, they make him happy. The former "Tonight Show" host detailed a recent shopping trip with wife Mavis,

Comedian Jay Leno opened up about the quality time he spends with his wife Mavis as they navigate her diagnosis of advanced dementia.

The 74-year-old former late-night host Jay Leno gave an update on how he and his wife Mavis, 77, spend time after more than a year since her “advanced dementia” diagnosis, The Daily Mail reported. Leno says he tries to “find humor” and “have fun” despite the tragic situation.

Jay Leno has explained how he tries to find rare moments where he can laugh while caring for his wife. The 74-year-old talk show icon was granted conservatorship over his spouse, Mavis Leno, last year following her advanced dementia diagnosis.

Courtesy of Michael Tullberg/Getty Images Nine months after being granted a conservatorship over his wife, Mavis Leno, Jay Leno is sharing an update on how they are doing. While talking with People about his new movie,