PLAINS, Ga. — At age 95, Rosalynn Carter has once again found herself on a caregiving team.
When the Carter Center announced last weekend that former president Jimmy Carter, 98, had opted out of further medical intervention and would enter hospice care at his home, the statement mentioned two groups of people supporting him: his family and his medical team.
Jimmy Carter’s situation is unique, drawing worldwide attention. It also highlights the role of unpaid caregivers, most of whom have far fewer resources to lean on. About 53 million Americans are caring for someone who is ill, aging or disabled, according to an AARP report.
