Article continues below advertisementJay Leno has gotten used to a new normal when it comes to taking care of his dementia-stricken wife, Mavis.The talk show host, 75, opened up about Mavis' "tricky" condition in a new chat with People on November 9. He noted how he's grateful that her illness is not as serious as cancer.Article continues below advertisementJay Leno Enjoys Caring for His WifeSource: MEGAJay Leno said that Mavis is not 'suffering.'"I've been very lucky in my life. My wife is fighting dementia and all that, but it's not cancer.