Jimmy Carter’s Grandson Gives Update on Former President, 98, 3 Months After He Entered Hospice Care

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Taking it day by day. Jimmy Carter’s grandson Jason Carter shared an update on how the former president is faring three months after entering hospice care.“They’re just meeting with family right now, but they’re doing it in the best possible way: the two of them together at home,” Jason, 47, said of his grandparents: Jimmy, 98, and Rosalynn Carter in an interview with the Associated Press on Tuesday, May 23.Jason also noted that his grandparents — who have been married for more than 75 years — “know that they’re not in charge” but their “faith” was keeping them grounded.

The politician’s grandson also shared how Jimmy was touched by the amount of support he’s received since announcing his decision to enter hospice.“That’s been one of the blessings of the last couple of months,” Jason, who is the son of Jack Carter and Juliette “Judy” Langford, said of all the well wishes the 39th president of the United States of America has received since deciding to seek at-home hospice care in February. “He is certainly getting to see the outpouring and it’s been gratifying to him for sure.”In order to view the video, please allow Manage CookiesOn a lighter note, Jason also revealed his grandfather was enjoying his favorite ice cream, peanut butter. (Before becoming president in 1977, Jimmy was famously a peanut farmer.)In February, Jimmy announced via his foundation, The Carter Center, that he was transitioning into end-of-life care after a series of short hospital visits.“After a series of short hospital stays, former U.S.

President Jimmy Carter today decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention,” the Carter Center announced in a statement at the