Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Diagnosed with Dementia | #RosalynnCarter #Dementia #TheCarterCenter #JimmyCarter
The Carter Center announced on Tuesday that former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has been diagnosed with dementia. She is 95 years old.
"She continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains and visits with loved ones," the center said in a statement.
Carter is a longtime advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken openly about her own struggles with anxiety and depression. She founded the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers in 1994 and has written several books on mental health issues.
Dementia is a general term for loss of memory and other cognitive abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. There are many different types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.
There is no cure for dementia, but there are treatments that can help to slow the progression of the disease and manage the symptoms.
The Carter Center said that the family is grateful for the support of the public and asked for privacy as they continue to care for Rosalynn Carter.
About Rosalynn Carter
Rosalynn Carter was born in Plains, Georgia, in 1927. She married Jimmy Carter in 1946 and they had four children.
Carter served as First Lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981. During her time in the White House, she focused on mental health advocacy and human rights issues.
After leaving the White House, Carter continued her work on mental health and human rights issues. She also founded the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers and the Carter Center, a non-profit organization that works to promote peace and human rights around the world.
Carter is a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the United States. She is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Women's Hall of Fame.
About Dementia
Dementia is a general term for loss of memory and other cognitive abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. There are many different types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, the most common type.
Dementia is a progressive disease, which means that it gets worse over time. There is no cure for dementia, but there are treatments that can help to slow the progression of the disease and manage the symptoms.
The symptoms of dementia can vary depending on the type of dementia. Some common symptoms include:
- Memory loss
- Difficulty thinking and making decisions
- Difficulty speaking and understanding language
- Difficulty with judgment and problem-solving
- Difficulty with social skills and behavior
- Changes in personality and mood
