At 99 years old, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the nation, made the heartfelt decision to transition to hospice care after experiencing several short hospital stays.

According to a statement from the Carter Center, he chose to remain at home with his family, focusing on comfort and tranquility rather than pursuing further medical treatments.

This decision underscores Carter’s desire to spend his remaining time in the company of loved ones, embracing peace and dignity as he approaches the final chapter of his remarkable life.