Former first lady Rosalynn Carter diagnosed with dementia

Of note: Former President Jimmy Carter has been receiving hospice care since February.

Zoom out: Throughout her time in public life, the former first lady has worked to improve access to care and to decrease stigma around mental health issues, the Carter Center noted.

• "We recognize, as she did more than half a century ago, that stigma is often a barrier that keeps individuals and their families from seeking and getting much-needed support," the charity said. "We hope sharing our family's news will increase important conversations at kitchen tables and in doctor’s offices around the country.""