Rosalynn Carter Fights Dementia While Her Spouse of 77 Years Opts for Hospice Care…
Former First Lady of the United States, Rosalyn Carter, has been diagnosed with a mental illness.
She has been an advocate for mental health issues for much of her life.
Rosalynn is married to former politician Jimmy Carter, who also has been dealing with health issues in recent times. The couple has been married for nearly 80 years and has since welcomed four children together.
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter and her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, are among the longest-married famous couples in the public eye, thanks to their consistent devotion to each other.
The much-admired duo has reportedly lived happily together at their home in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn, who has been diagnosed with dementia, and Jimmy have been married for 77 years.
She is 95, and he is 98. The last time the duo had a public interview together was two years ago, and a news correspondent Steve Osunsami was the last to interview them.
At the time, Jimmy and the writer Rosalynn were celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary. Osunsami shared the two spoke very clearly, although Rosalynn was a bit slower than her spouse.
Jimmy’s Hospice Care at the Couple’s Home
In early 2023, Jimmy began Hospice Care at the former first couple’s home. This follows after several health scares, but his grandson has said he has bounced back.