Jimmy Carter’s grandson gives update on ex-president’s condition after year in hospice care

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} One year after Jimmy Carter entered hospice care, the former president’s family has given an update on his condition and paid tribute to his legacy. Former US President Jimmy Carter holds a press conference at the American Embassy in London, UK, in 1986 In a statement, the Carter family expressed their gratitude for the support they’ve received from the public over the past year. “One year after entering hospice care, President Carter continues to be at home with his family,” they said. “The Carter Family is grateful for the many expressions of love they have received and the continued respect for their privacy during this time.” “The family is pleased that his decision last year to enter hospice care has sparked so many family discussions across the country on an important subject,” the statement added.