Rosalynn Carter Celebrates 96th Birthday with President, Butterflies, and Ice Cream

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter celebrates her 96th birthday at home with her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, in Plains, Georgia. Despite navigating dementia and receiving hospice care, the couple remains together in their hometown. Rosalynn plans to have a quiet celebration with cupcakes and peanut butter ice cream, release butterflies in their garden, and attend a screening of a film on caregiving challenges. Throughout her life, Rosalynn Carter has advocated for comprehensive healthcare and support for caregivers. The couple's declining health has brought attention to her emphasis on caregiving. Rosalynn Carter is the second-oldest presidential spouse in U.S. history, while Jimmy Carter is the longest-lived president.