Rosalynn Carter Begins Palliative Care Following Dementia Diagnosis

Rosalynn Carter, alongside her husband Jimmy Carter, who is also receiving palliative care, have dedicated their lives to public service and the promotion of mental health in the United States.

Nov 17 (EUROPA PRESS) -Rosalynn Carter, the wife of former United States President Jimmy Carter, has started receiving palliative care at her home in Plains, Georgia, following a dementia diagnosis in May. The Carter Center has reported that she and the former president are spending time together with their family, expressing gratitude for the public's love and support and requesting privacy during this time.

In a statement published on social network X, The Carter Center highlighted Rosalynn's contributions to mental health in the United States, acknowledging her as a significant advocate in this area. Throughout her public life, she has campaigned for improved access to mental health care and reducing the stigma associated with these issues.

Jimmy Carter, who is also in a delicate state of health, began receiving palliative care in mid-February after several brief hospital stays. Carter, the 39th president of the United States, served in the White House from 1977 to 1981 and was subsequently defeated in his reelection bid by Ronald Reagan. In 2002, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work and is recognized as the longest-living former U.S. president after leaving office.