Former US President Jimmy Carter, who turned 98 last year, has decided to receive hospice care at home in Georgia, according to a statement released by The Carter Center on Saturday. The decision follows a series of short hospital stays and comes with the full support of his family and medical team.
Jimmy Carter A life of public service
Carter served one term as the President of the United States from 1977 to 1981, after having been governor of Georgia. In his post-presidency years, he founded The Carter Center with his wife Rosalynn, a non-profit organization aimed at promoting world peace and health. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his work in advancing peace across the globe.
Legacy of human rights advocacy Jimmy Carter
Carter is widely revered for his advocacy of human rights. He is credited with brokering the Camp David Accords in 1978, a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel that is considered a significant achievement in resolving conflicts in the Middle East.
A health journey of Jimmy Carter
In 2015, Carter beat brain cancer but faced a series of health scares in 2019, leading to surgery to remove pressure on his brain. His health issues forced him to give up his decadeslong tradition of teaching Sunday school at Maranatha Baptist Church in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Despite this, Carter has continued to speak out about risks to democracy around the world, which has been a longtime cause of his.
The support of friends and admirers
President Joe Biden, a fellow Democrat and longtime admirer of Carter, has been informed of the former presidentās declining health and decision to seek hospice care. The Bidens traveled to Georgia to visit the Carters in 2021 ā on the 100th day of Bidenās presidency. Biden was one of the first US senators to endorse Carter in his 1976 presidential bid, according to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library.
Former President Carter has also been in touch with President Donald Trump and his administration multiple times during the Republicanās time in office. However, their relationship deteriorated in 2019 when Carter called for a full investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and suggested it āwould show that Trump didnāt actually win the election in 2016.ā
A life of service and dedication
Despite his health challenges, Jimmy Carter’s dedication to public service and advocacy for human rights has inspired millions of people around the world. He remains a respected figure in the political world, and his impact on global politics will be felt for many years to come.
Is Jimmy Carter still alive?
Yes,Ā he is alive. AtĀ 98,Ā Carter is both the oldest andĀ longest-servingĀ presidentĀ andĀ theĀ longest-servingĀ post-presidency.Ā HisĀ 76-yearĀ marriageĀ makes him the longest-married president. He is also theĀ thirdĀ oldestĀ person toĀ holdĀ theĀ officeĀ ofĀ headĀ ofĀ state.
Jimmy Carter young
Jimmy Carter health
FormerĀ USĀ PresidentĀ JimmyĀ Carter,Ā afterĀ a series ofĀ briefĀ hospital stays, decided to spendĀ theĀ restĀ ofĀ his time at home with his family andĀ seekĀ palliativeĀ care instead ofĀ furtherĀ medicalĀ procedures.Ā He has the full support of his family and medical team. The Carter familyĀ requestsĀ privacy during this time and is grateful for theĀ interestĀ ofĀ theirĀ many admirers.
What did the former president special do during his presidency?
Jimmy Carter’s presidency marked several notableĀ achievements,Ā including:
- Negotiation ofĀ the Camp David AccordsĀ resulted inĀ a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel.
- Creation ofĀ the Department of Energy andĀ implementation of theĀ national energy policyĀ in responseĀ to the energy crisis.
- PromoteĀ civil rights and equal opportunities,Ā especiallyĀ for women and minorities.
- WorkĀ to promote human rightsĀ worldwide,Ā includingĀ negotiatingĀ peace agreements andĀ implementingĀ arms control agreements with other countries.
