Jimmy Carter’s grandson provides update on health of former president

The family of former President Jimmy Carter provided an update on his health on Tuesday.

His grandson, Jason Carter, spoke during the 28th Annual Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum held at the Carter Center in Atlanta.

“He’s still in the same situation he’s been in the last year... he’s at the end... but he knows he’s not in charge of this process,” Jason Carter said. “So he is embracing that as much as he can... embracing these days as much as he can...and I think he’s doing good.”

[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]

Jimmy Carter, who is now 99 years old, began receiving at-home hospice care on Feb 18, 2023.

Carter’s wife and former First Lady Rosalynn died in Nov. 2023 at the family’s home in Plains after a battle with dementia. The 39th president, Carter attended the numerous memorial services for his wife.

RELATED STORIES:

• Former President Jimmy Carter thankful for ‘expressions of love,’ 1 year after entering hospice

• Anchors, doves and peanuts: See the White House ornament honoring former President Jimmy Carter

• Remembering Rosalynn Carter’s first date with the future president

[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]