A year after Jimmy Carter's entered hospice care, advocates hope his endurance drives awareness

apnews.com A year after Jimmy Carter's entered hospice care, advocates hope his endurance drives awareness

Since Jimmy Carter entered hospice care at his home in south Georgia one year ago, the former U.S. president has celebrated his 99th birthday, enjoyed tributes to his legacy and lost his wife of 77 years.

Rosalynn Carter, who died in November, about six months after the Carter family disclosed her dementia diagnosis, lived only a few days under hospice supervision, with her frail husband at her bedside.

Experts on end-of-life care say the Carters’ different paths show the range of an oft-misunderstood service. Those advocates commend the Carter family for demonstrating the realities of aging, dementia and death. They express hope that the attention spurs more Americans to seek out services intended to help patients and families in the latter stages of life.

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Jimmy Carter said he wanted the last Guinea Worm die before he did. I really hope he lives to see that - there was a record low of 13 cases in 2022 https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-02-27/jimmy-carter-close-eradicating-guinea-worm-disease

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- what a fuckin bad ass holy shit
  
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He’s still a role model.

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- Always will be.
  
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We need a lot more people like him. Damn.

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As someone familiar with this field, I can attest to the critical role hospice social workers play in this journey. They provide not only emotional support to patients and families but also help navigate the complexities of end-of-life care. Organizations like LifeChoice are essential in ensuring that individuals facing terminal illnesses receive compassionate care, maintaining dignity and comfort in their final months. Carter's story underscores the value of hospice care and the dedication of hospice social workers who make a significant difference in these challenging times.

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