ATLANTA — Jimmy Carter's family is marking a year since he entered hospice care, issuing a statement Friday saying they are grateful for all the support the former president has received in the last year and expressing gratitude for the illuminating conversations around hospice care his decision has sparked.
The news that President Carter was entering hospice care broke on Feb. 18, 2023 -- Sunday will mark one year since that day.
In the time since, Carter's continued time receiving family and spending it with them in good spirits at his home in Plains, Ga. has served as an example to pierce the myths about hospice care.
President Carter also appeared publicly in November for the memorial services to his wife Rosalynn after her passing, even traveling to Atlanta for one tribute service.
Marking the year since entering hospice care, Carter's family in a statement said he "continues to be at home with his family."
"The Carter Family is grateful for the many expressions of love they have received and the continued respect for their privacy during this time," the statement said. "The family is pleased that his decision last year to enter hospice care has sparked so many family discussions across the country on an important subject.”
Last year, following the announcement he was entering hospice care, 11Alive's Christie Diez reported on the many myths surrounding hospice treatment. You can read that report below:
The report at the time noted: "Hospice care is about dignity, pain management and helping people with chronic or terminal illnesses live their remaining days more fully. It’s a service for both the person transitioning and their family members, but there are still a lot of misconceptions about this kind of treatment."