President Jimmy Carter Marks 1-Year Milestone in Hospice Care, Breaking Stigmas

President Jimmy Carter Marks 1-Year Milestone in Hospice Care, Breaking Stigmas:

Former President Jimmy Carter has surpassed the one-year mark since entering hospice care, defying initial expectations. Despite the public’s initial anticipation of bidding farewell, Carter continues to shape his legacy, watch sports on TV, and spend quality moments with his grandchildren from the comfort of his Plains, Georgia, home. The past year has been a rollercoaster of emotions for the Carter family, with former first lady Rosalynn Carter’s dementia diagnosis and subsequent passing in hospice care. However, their journey has been marked by love and resilience, with Carter celebrating 77 years of marriage in July and setting a new record as a U.S. president at 99 in October. The Carters’ intentional effort to be transparent about their declining health and enrollment in at-home hospice care has sparked conversations, breaking down stigmas and highlighting the enriching aspects of this personalized end-of-life journey.