The Carter family revealed on Tuesday that former first lady Rosalynn Carter is suffering from dementia. This statement comes at a time when Carter’s husband, former President Jimmy Carter, is receiving hospice care at their home in Plains, Georgia. The announcement was made public by the Carter Center.
According to a statement released by the facility, Rosalynn Carter, who is currently 95 years old, “continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains and visits with loved ones.” “For the better part of her life, Mrs. Carter has been the nation’s leading advocate for mental health,” and thanks to her efforts, “access to care has been expanded, and the stigma associated with problems related to mental health has been reduced.”
According to the statement, “one in ten people over the age of 65 in the United States have dementia,” which is a condition that impacts general mental health. We acknowledge, as she did more than half a century ago, that stigma is frequently a barrier that prevents individuals and their families from seeking and receiving the assistance that is so desperately required. Sharing the news about our family with the rest of the country in the hopes that it may spark more meaningful talks at dinner tables and in waiting rooms around the country.
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