Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, wife of the 39th President Jimmy Carter, has transitioned into hospice care at their Georgia residence, joining her husband in end-of-life care. This poignant news was disclosed by the Carter Center in a brief statement issued on behalf of the Carter family. The Carters, who have been married since 1946, have been together for more than seven decades, and this step follows Rosalynn’s dementia diagnosis announced earlier this year.
The Carter family has respectfully requested privacy during this time, expressing gratitude for the support and affection extended by well-wishers. This development comes after Jimmy Carter, a revered former president, himself transitioned into home hospice care in February due to declining health issues. Despite their unparalleled contributions to diplomacy and public service, the Carters have maintained a grounded approach, remaining deeply connected to their origins in Plains, Georgia.
Rosalynn Carter’s advocacy for mental health and her establishment of the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers stand as enduring pillars of her legacy. The Carter Center’s previous acknowledgment of her invaluable work emphasizes the importance of destigmatizing mental health challenges and fostering essential conversations within communities nationwide.
