### [2018-04-15](/feed/2018/04/15/index.md)

##### U.S. First Lady
# Former U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush declines further medical treatment for serious ongoing health issues. 

Former first lady Barbara Bush is in failing health, a source close to the Bush family tells CNN. The source said she is being cared for at her home in Houston and has decided she does not want to go back into the hospital. She has been on oxygen for some time. Her husband, former President George H. W. Bush is with her, as are daughter Doro and sons Marvin and Neil. Her other sons, former President George W. Bush and former Gov. Jeb Bush, have been in and out visiting her the past week.


### Sources:

1. [KFOR-TV](http://kfor.com/2018/04/15/barbara-bush-in-failing-health-wont-seek-further-treatment/) [Image](https://localtvkfor.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/180415140252-barbara-bush-file-september-2-2008-overlay-tease.jpg?quality=85&strip=all)

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