Former first lady Barbara Bush, 92, decided Sunday to focus on comfort care in the face of her failing health, rather than additional medical treatment.

“Following a recent series of hospitalizations, and after consulting her family and doctors, Mrs. Bush, now age 92, has decided not to seek additional medical treatment, and instead will focus on comfort care,” read a statement from the office of George H. W. Bush.

Bush has been in an out of the hospital the past year battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and congestive heart failure.

The former first lady has been married to former President George H.W. Bush for 73 years, and is also the mother to former President George W. Bush.

"She is surrounded by a family she adores, and appreciates the many kind messages and especially the prayers she is receiving,” the statement read.