More and more people are choosing to live their final days at home, as hospice sees record numbers
More and more people are choosing to live their final days at home, as hospice sees record numbers

According to the New England Journal of Medicine, in 2003 a total of 64% of all deaths in the U.S. happened in hospitals and nursing homes, while only 24% happened at home.

By 2017, hospital and nursing home deaths decreased to 50%, while home deaths increased to 31%.