Former US President Jimmy Carter has entered hospice care at the age of 98. A statement from the Carter Center, a nonprofit organization founded by the former President and his wife, Rosalynn, said that Carter was admitted to a hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, over the weekend and is now in hospice care at his home in Plains, Georgia.
Carter, who served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981, has had several health issues in recent years, including a bout with cancer in 2015. Despite his health challenges, Carter has remained active in humanitarian work and has been involved in various philanthropic causes, including the Carter Center’s efforts to fight diseases such as river blindness and Guinea worm disease.
The Carter Center said that the former President and his wife are grateful for the many prayers and messages of support they have received from around the world. The statement also noted that the couple has been together for over 70 years and that they remain committed to their work and their family.
Carter’s presidency was marked by a number of significant events, including the Camp David Accords, which led to a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt, and the Iran hostage crisis. Since leaving office, Carter has been a prominent advocate for human rights and has worked to promote peace and democracy around the world.
Former President Jimmy Carter, at the age of 98, has entered hospice care in his home in Plains, Georgia. The Carter Center, a non-profit organization founded by the former President and his wife, Rosalynn, confirmed the news. Carter had been admitted to a hospital in Atlanta over the weekend, but he has now returned home to receive hospice care.
Carter has had several health issues over the years, including a cancer diagnosis in 2015. However, he has remained active in humanitarian work and has been involved in various philanthropic causes. The Carter Center, which focuses on public health and human rights, has been one of the key areas where Carter has been active in recent years. Through the organization, Carter has worked to fight diseases such as river blindness and Guinea worm disease.
In a statement, the Carter Center expressed gratitude for the many prayers and messages of support that the former President and his wife have received from around the world. The statement also noted that the couple, who have been married for over 70 years, remain committed to their work and their family.
Carter’s presidency saw several important events, including the Camp David Accords, which led to a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt, and the Iran hostage crisis. Since leaving office, Carter has continued to be an advocate for human rights and has worked to promote peace and democracy around the world.