Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care after series of hospital stays

Former President Jimmy Carter, 98, has begun receiving hospice care following a series of “short” hospital stays, according to a statement from The Carter Center. 

The center said in a post on its website on Saturday that Carter, who is the oldest living president, decided to spend his remaining time at his home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention. 

“He has the full support of his family and his medical team,” the statement reads. “The Carter family asks for privacy during this time and is grateful for the concern shown by his many admirers.”

The spokesperson for the Secret Service took to social media on Saturday to remind Carter that the agency — tasked with protecting top U.S. and visiting foreign officials — would “forever” be by his side.

“Rest easy Mr. President. We will be forever by your side,” Anthony Guglielmi tweeted.