Plains, Ga., is indelibly linked with the legacy of the 39th president. After he entered hospice care, the town has been gripped by a somber and sometimes strange wait.
Hospice offers crucial end-of-life care with a focus on the patient’s comfort and dignity. Experts explain who is eligible, what it entails and how to understand and navigate the process.
The 39th president has decided to forgo further medical treatment and will “spend his remaining time at home with his family,” the Carter Center announced.