Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, Enters Hospice Care

Former President Jimmy Carter, 98, has entered hospice care at his home in Plains, Georgia.

The Carter Center has released a statement saying that Carter has decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care.

Carter, the 39th president of the United States, served from 1977 to 1981. He is a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize and has been involved in humanitarian work for decades.

Carter's decision to enter hospice care comes after a series of hospitalizations in recent years. He has been battling cancer and other health issues.

In a statement, The Carter Center said that Carter "has full support of his family and medical team." The statement also asked for privacy for the Carter family during this time.

Carter's presidency was marked by both achievements and challenges. He brokered the Camp David Accords, which led to a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. He also established the Department of Energy and appointed the first female Supreme Court justice, Sandra Day O'Connor.

However, Carter's presidency was also overshadowed by the Iran hostage crisis, which began in 1979 and lasted 444 days. Carter's inability to resolve the crisis contributed to his defeat in the 1980 presidential election.

After leaving office, Carter founded The Carter Center, a non-profit organization that works to promote peace, democracy, and human rights around the world. He has also been a vocal advocate for social justice and environmental protection.

Carter is married to Rosalynn Smith Carter and has three children: John William "Jack" Carter III, James Earl "Chip" Carter, and Amy Lynn Carter.

Carter is the first US president to live to the age of 98.

Hospice care is a type of end-of-life care that provides comfort and support to patients who are facing a terminal illness. Hospice care typically involves a team of professionals who work together to provide medical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.