President Jimmy Carter’s openness about his nearly two years of hospice care at home has reshaped the conversation around end-of-life care. By breaking misconceptions, he highlighted hospice’s role in providing comfort, dignity, and quality of life. His example underscores the importance of end-of-life planning and treasuring each moment. James Earl Carter Jr. was an American politician and humanitarian who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977-1981. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the longest-lived U.S. president and the only one to reach 100 years of age. Carter was born October 1st 1924 in Plains, Georgia and died December 29th 2024 in Plains, Georgia. 
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