Jimmy Carter enters hospice care at home

Former President Jimmy Carter will begin to receive hospice care at home following a series of hospital stays, his foundation said in a statement on Saturday.

Former President Jimmy Carter will begin to receive hospice care at home following a series of hospital stays, his foundation said in a statement on Saturday.

"After a series of short hospital stays, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter today decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention," the statement said. "He has the full support of his family and his medical team. The Carter family asks for privacy during this time and is grateful for the concern shown by his many admirers."

The Carter Center did not provide details of his recent hospitalizations. His grandson, Jason Carter, said in a tweet that "I saw both of my grandparents yesterday. They are at peace and — as always — their home is full of love. Thank you all for your kind words."

Jimmy Carter's grandson says family is 'at peace' in Georgia home during hospice careFeb. 19, 202302:34President Joe Biden was made aware of Carter's decision to begin hospice care, and the White House is in touch with the Carter family and close advisers, according to a White House official.

The president expressed well wishes to Carter and his wife, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, in a tweet on Sunday.

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