Former first lady Rosalynn Carter is entering home hospice care

(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.