A year ago, former President Jimmy Carter completed a year of hospice care in Plains, Georgia. At the age of 98, he entered home hospice care, and now, at the age of 99, he stands as the longest-living U.S. president. Experts in end-of-life care hope his resilience will raise awareness and instill hope in others.
On February 18, 2023, the Carter Center announced that the 39th President of the United States had decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family instead of opting for additional medical interventions. Hospice care is defined as specialized care for terminally ill patients. According to the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, individuals with a life expectancy of six months or less often opt for hospice care, focusing on reducing pain and discomfort rather than providing curative treatments.
Jimmy Carter, however, has proven to be a resilient figure. After celebrating his 99th birthday just two months ago, he remains steadfast.
After spending seven months in home hospice care, Jimmy and his wife, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, made their first public appearance after the announcement. They were seen participating in the Peanut Festival at their Plains home, where they observed doves in their Plains residence.
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Two months later, the Carter Center announced that Rosalynn had entered home hospice care herself. A week later, Carter joined her for their final rites at their home church, Maranatha Baptist Church.
On the eve of the one-year milestone, the Carter family released a statement:
“President Carter is at home with his family. The family is pleased that his decision last year to enter hospice care has sparked numerous family discussions on an important topic nationwide.”
The family has not confirmed whether Jimmy Carter is currently receiving hospital care or has been discharged, a situation that occasionally arises when a terminally ill patient stabilizes.
Dr. Angela Novas, Chief Medical Officer of the Hospice Foundation of America, commented, “The Carters being so public about it is a big deal. He has shed new light on hospice and raised questions.”
When is hospice called?
Throughout the past year, the news of President Jimmy Carter entering hospice care has initiated discussions about hospice across families nationwide.
According to the latest figures from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, over 1.7 million people were enrolled in hospice in 2021, including former President Jimmy Carter.
Dr. Len Mathis Price, former Medical Director of the Albany Community Hospice, explained, “People often wait until two or three days before a person is expected to die to go to hospice, and they miss a lot of what’s available.”
“It doesn’t mean you’re dying; it means you want to live. However long you need to live, keeping your goals in mind, whatever long-term living you have to do, being capable of what you want to do, where you want it to be, is usually at home, and with whom you want to do it,” he further explained.
Dr. Price emphasized that entering hospice in its early stages is for six months but can be extended.
we wish for his good life ahead and enjoy family time.
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