A Year of Grace: Jimmy Carter Birthday Enduring Spirit in Hospice Care

Option 1: Focused on Carter’s legacy

This coming Sunday will mark a year since former President Jimmy Carter entered hospice care. His family recently released a statement saying he’s still at home, surrounded by loved ones. They’re also grateful that his decision sparked important conversations about end-of-life care across the country. It’s unclear whether he’s still receiving hospice services, as patients sometimes improve enough to be discharged.

“The Carters’ openness has been incredibly impactful,” says Angela Novas, chief medical officer for the Hospice Foundation of America. “It’s put hospice care under a new spotlight and encouraged people to learn more.”

Option 2: Emphasizing the family perspective

It’s been almost a year since former President Jimmy Carter chose to begin hospice care at home. In a recent statement, his family expresses their gratitude that his decision has opened up conversations about end-of-life care in families across the country. While they haven’t confirmed whether he’s still receiving hospice care (sometimes patients improve), they shared that he remains at home surrounded by loved ones.

“The impact of the Carters being so open cannot be overstated,” says Angela Novas, chief medical officer for the Hospice Foundation of America. “It’s changed the way people think about hospice and encouraged them to seek information.”

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