President Jimmy Carter accepts the LBJ Liberty & Justice For All Award at The Carter Center in Atlanta, GA. Photo by Michael A. Schwarz/LBJ Library – January 13, 2016.

On August 18 former First Lady Rosalynn Carter turns 91 years young. Recognized as one of the early pioneers of identifying the special role caregivers play in our aging society and the unique challenge they face with burn-out, we send our birthday greetings to an inspirational woman and caregiver!

Read an excerpt of our CEO Sherri Snelling’s interview with Mrs. Carter from her book, A Cast of Caregivers – Celebrity Stories to Help You Prepare to Care, originally published on PBS Next Avenue:

Rosalynn Carter – A Pioneering Caregiving Advocate Says More Must be Done