Former President Carter, 99, marks one year in hospice

WASHINGTON — Jimmy Carter marks a full year in hospice care Sunday, a period in which the former U.S. president defied the odds, celebrated his 99th birthday and mourned the death of his wife of 77 years, Rosalynn.

"One year after entering hospice care, president Carter continues to be at home with his family," the Carter Center said in a statement to U.S. media, noting the anniversary of his decision to decline further hospital treatment for various health issues and live out his days at home in Plains, Ga.