Former President Jimmy Carter has been in hospice care for nearly 18 months, with no change in his condition, according to his grandson, Jason Carter. The 99-year-old former president has been experiencing the world as best he can following the death of his wife Rosalynn last November. Despite his age and health issues, including battles with lung and brain cancer, Jimmy Carter remains resilient and is being supported by his family and medical team during this difficult time. Jason Carter expressed that the family thought he may only live for a short time after entering hospice care, but it seems that “God had other plans” for the former president.
During a recent interview with Southern Living, Jason Carter discussed how his grandfather is coping as a widower after 77 years of marriage. He emphasized that there are aspects of the human spirit that are incomprehensible to others, and that they must respect and embrace the difficulties Jimmy Carter is facing. The former president himself has acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding his own health, indicating that he is unsure of how he is feeling. Despite the challenges, Jason Carter described a recent visit where his grandfather smiled and shared a sweet moment with him, suggesting that Jimmy Carter’s spirit remains strong.
At a mental health forum at the Carter Center in Atlanta in May, Jason Carter provided an update on his grandfather’s health, stating that Jimmy Carter has been in hospice care for almost a year and a half and is potentially nearing the end. He highlighted the importance of the faith journey for the former president, and suggested that Jimmy Carter has reached a significant point in his spiritual journey. The Carter Center, established by Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn in 1982, confirmed his decision to enter hospice care at home instead of seeking further medical intervention, emphasizing that he has the full support of his family and medical team.
Born on October 1, 1924, Jimmy Carter is America’s oldest living former president, having served as the 39th president of the U.S. from 1977 to 1981. Despite his loss to Ronald Reagan in the 1980 election, Carter went on to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his efforts in finding peaceful solutions to international conflicts and promoting democracy, human rights, and economic development. The Carter family has asked for privacy during this challenging time and expressed gratitude for the support and concern from Jimmy Carter’s many admirers. As Jimmy Carter continues to navigate his health journey, his resilience and faith remain sources of strength for him and his loved ones.
