Former First LadyRosalynn Carterhas enteredhospicecare, according to her grandson.
The Carter family continues to ask for privacy and remains grateful for the outpouring of love and support.
The Carter Center announced in May that the former first lady has dementia.
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, in 1993The Carter Center/Everett Collection
She is the founder of the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers.
Former PresidentJimmy Carter, 99,entered hospicecare at home in February.
The Carters celebrated their 77th wedding anniversary in July.
They are the longest-married presidential couple.
