The Carter family is sharing that former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia. She continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains and visits with loved ones. Mrs. Carter has been the nation’s leading mental health advocate for much of her life. First in the Georgia Governor’s Mansion, then in
On April 18, RCI joined other care advocates at the White House to watch President Biden sign the most extensive executive order on care in American history. The order, which includes 50 executive actions, will connect family caregivers to vital support, make care more affordable and accessible to families, and improve job quality and compensation
On March 31, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) visited the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) office to celebrate RCI’s receipt of $1 million in Congressionally Directed Spending to fund the expansion and cultural adaptation of RCI’s Dealing with Dementia (DWD) program. The funding will allow RCI to identify strengths, barriers, and opportunities to
The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers has formally merged with The Carter Center, now functioning under its Mental Health Program.
By uniting the work of these organizations — both rooted in Mrs. Carter’s lifelong vision and leadership — we are taking concrete steps to expand support, champion policies, and develop innovative solutions for the millions of family caregivers who dedicate their lives to caring for loved ones.
Together, we will ensure that caregivers and individuals facing mental health challenges are seen, heard, and supported — now and in the future.
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