Jimmy Carter health updates — 39th US president to spend ‘remaining time’ in hospice care after hospital stays

AN UPDATE has been made regarding the condition of former US President Jimmy Carter.

President Carter, 98, decided to forego medical treatment and will receive hospice care at home, according to an NGO through The Carter Center.

On Saturday, the Carter Center issued a formal statement on Twitter.

“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 statement read.

“He has the full support of his family and his medical team.”

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