Jimmy Carter Announces He Will Receive Hospice Care

Former US President Jimmy Carter, 98, has decided to receive hospice care at home

Former US President Jimmy Carter, 98, has decided to receive hospice care at home. The Carter Center said in a statement Saturday that Carter "has decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention."

Hospice care is a type of end-of-life care that focuses on comfort and quality of life

Hospice care is a type of end-of-life care that focuses on comfort and quality of life. It is typically provided in the home, but can also be provided in a hospice facility. Hospice care is not curative, but it can help to relieve pain and other symptoms, and it can provide emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families.

Carter has been battling health problems in recent years

Carter has been battling health problems in recent years, including cancer and heart problems. In 2015, he was diagnosed with melanoma, which had spread to his liver and brain. He underwent treatment, and the cancer went into remission. However, in 2019, the cancer returned, and he began receiving immunotherapy treatment.

Carter is the oldest living former US president

Carter is the oldest living former US president. He served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He is known for his work on human rights, peace, and social justice.

Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, have been married for 76 years

Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, have been married for 76 years. They have four children, three grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

The Carter Center is a nonprofit organization that promotes peace, democracy, and human rights

The Carter Center is a nonprofit organization that promotes peace, democracy, and human rights. It was founded by Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter in 1982. The Carter Center has worked in more than 80 countries to improve the lives of people in need.

Carter has received numerous awards for his work, including the Nobel Peace Prize

Carter has received numerous awards for his work, including the Nobel Peace Prize. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his work to promote peace, democracy, and human rights.