THIS'LL BREAK YOUR HEART
From the Carter Center (via Axios):
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, who campaigned for improved access to mental health care for much of her life, has been diagnosed with dementia, the Carter Center announced.
Former President Jimmy Carter has been in hospice care for three months but continues to receive updates on the Carter Center’s humanitarian work.
What they're saying: "We recognize, as she did more than half a century ago, that stigma is often a barrier that keeps individuals and their families from seeking and getting much-needed support," the Carter Center said.
"We hope sharing our family's news will increase important conversations at kitchen tables and in doctor’s offices around the country."
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Heartbreaking, indeed. Wishing for them a smooth transition from this life, as close together as they can possibly be.
They have both led long, exemplary lives, filled with compassion and good deeds in service to others. May their remaining time continue to be filled with love given to each other and received from their admirers here and around the world.