Rosalynn Carter celebrates 96th birthday with husband, butterflies, and ice cream
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter celebrates her 96th birthday at home in Plains, Georgia, with her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, and family members. Despite navigating dementia and receiving hospice care, the couple remains in their hometown, where they were born, married, and ran Jimmy Carter's successful 1976 presidential campaign. Rosalynn plans to enjoy cupcakes and peanut butter ice cream, release butterflies in their garden, and attend a public screening of a film sponsored by the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers. Throughout her life, Rosalynn Carter has advocated for comprehensive healthcare, mental health treatment, and support for caregivers.