At 99 years old, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter made the decision to receive hospice care after experiencing a series of brief hospital visits.

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, made a deeply personal and carefully considered decision to enter hospice care at the age of 99.

After experiencing a series of brief hospital stays. The announcement marked a significant moment not only for his family and loved ones.

But also for millions of Americans and people around the world who have followed his extraordinary life, public service, and humanitarian work for decades.

According to an official statement released by The Carter Center, President Carter chose to discontinue further medical treatment and instead spend his remaining time at home, surrounded by his family.

The statement emphasized that this decision was made after consultation with his doctors and loved ones, reflecting his personal values, his understanding of his medical condition, and his desire for comfort, dignity, and peace in the final stage of his life.

Hospice care is a specialized form of medical care that focuses on comfort rather than cure for individuals facing serious, life-limiting illnesses.

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