Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, has chosen to enter hospice care at the age of 99 after experiencing multiple short hospital stays.

According to a statement from the Carter Center, he decided to spend his remaining time at home, focusing on comfort and the presence of family rather than pursuing further medical treatments.

Carter’s decision highlights his desire for a peaceful and dignified transition, surrounded by those he loves most as he approaches the final chapter of his remarkable life.