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Former US president Jimmy Carter getting home hospice care

The charity created by the 98-year-old former president said on Twitter that after a series of short hospital stays, Mr Carter “decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention”.

Former US president Jimmy Carter getting home hospice care — Former US president Jimmy Carter (Neil Hall/PA)

Sun, 19 Feb, 2023 - 15:26

Associated Press Reporter

Former US president Jimmy Carter has entered home hospice care, the Carter Centre has said.

The charity created by the 98-year-old former president said on Twitter that after a series of short hospital stays, Mr Carter “decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention”.

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