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ATLANTA, Ga. — Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, wife of former President Jimmy Carter, is entering hospice care at her home.

The Carter Center made the announcement today. The 96-year-old was diagnosed with dementia earlier this year.

She will join her 99-year-old husband, who has been receiving hospice care at home since February.

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